RARE & ORIGINAL “CSA” GEORGIA STYLE BELT PLATE ON ORIGINAL BELT WITH HOLSTER.

SN NSN. This classic “Atlanta Arsenal” CSA belt buckle is seen in several variants in Steve Mullinax’s Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates pgs.41-48. These belt and buckles made in Atlanta, GA were issued to troops in Dalton & Knoxville late 1863 & early 1864 for start of Atlanta and Longstreet’s Virginia campaigns. They are excavated in corresponding battle sites, though non-excavated examples are scarce and rare on orig belts. This is a very fine example with rich patina on a thin brown leather belt that is occasionally seen with this same plate. I have heard this leather stated to be pig skin but it appears to possibly be deer or calf to me; regardless I have little doubt that this is one of the few “CSA”s you will find on orig belt. Accompanying holster is most likely Confederate manufacture also utilizing a US General Staff button with “SUPERIOR QUALITY” back mark, a button which is often seen on Confederate Officer’s uniforms. Flap military style holster is sewn with brass grommet reinforcements. Holster is made apparently for a 6″ bbl Colt Model 1849 pocket model. This was a prize from Bob King’s collection which he had for many years. PROVENANCE: Collection of Bob King, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: Belt plate measures about 48 X 70 ml with mixed shades of brown to chocolate brown patina with a few spots of green. Two hooks are bent into leather belt which measures 42″ long and 1-3/4″ high has glued repair about 1″ from tongue. Belt is fairly supple and sound though areas are dry and fragile and surfaces are cracked and crazed. There is about a 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ reduction about 1′ from tongue end. Holster is sound with supple and creased flap, body is stiff but still accepts a 6″ pocket model Colt snugly. 4-54407 JS328 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3291

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3291	$5,750.00	RARE & ORIGINAL “CSA” GEORGIA STYLE BELT PLATE ON ORIGINAL BELT WITH HOLSTER. SN NSN. This classic “Atlanta Arsenal” CSA belt buckle is seen in several variants in Steve Mullinax’s Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates pgs.41-48. These belt and buckles made in Atlanta, GA were issued to troops in Dalton & Knoxville late 1863 & early 1864 for start of Atlanta and Longstreet’s Virginia campaigns. They are excavated in corresponding battle sites, though non-excavated examples are scarce and rare on orig belts. This is a very fine example with rich patina on a thin brown leather belt that is occasionally seen with this same plate. I have heard this leather stated to be pig skin but it appears to possibly be deer or calf to me; regardless I have little doubt that this is one of the few “CSA”s you will find on orig belt. Accompanying holster is most likely Confederate manufacture also utilizing a US General Staff button with “SUPERIOR QUALITY” back mark, a button which is often seen on Confederate Officer’s uniforms. Flap military style holster is sewn with brass grommet reinforcements. Holster is made apparently for a 6″ bbl Colt Model 1849 pocket model. This was a prize from Bob King’s collection which he had for many years. PROVENANCE: Collection of Bob King, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: Belt plate measures about 48 X 70 ml with mixed shades of brown to chocolate brown patina with a few spots of green. Two hooks are bent into leather belt which measures 42″ long and 1-3/4″ high has glued repair about 1″ from tongue. Belt is fairly supple and sound though areas are dry and fragile and surfaces are cracked and crazed. There is about a 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ reduction about 1′ from tongue end. Holster is sound with supple and creased flap, body is stiff but still accepts a 6″ pocket model Colt snugly. 4-54407 JS328 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3291 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE & ORIGINAL “CSA” GEORGIA STYLE BELT PLATE ON ORIGINAL BELT WITH HOLSTER.