“GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD” CONFEDERATE CAP BOX.

“GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD” CONFEDERATE CAP BOX. Classic Confederate brown leather cap box retains old tag stating it was picked up on the battlefield of Gettysburg. Tag reads, “This cartridge box was picked by father on the battlefield of Gettysburg a few days after the battle, Theodore K. Long”. This classic cap box retains its large single belt loop, long brass finial, and its orig vent prick. Mr. Michel in his notes states, “Except for its color, a rich brown, this cap box would appear to be US issue rather than Confederate made. The finial brass is rather than lead, but the construction, including the wide single belt loop, identifies it with its origin, south and not north of the Mason-Dixon line”. CONDITION: Box is solid and complete. Surfaces are good with some scuffing at high areas. Crazing is visible at folds. 4-31425 JS49 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1185	$2,300.00	“GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD” CONFEDERATE CAP BOX. Classic Confederate brown leather cap box retains old tag stating it was picked up on the battlefield of Gettysburg. Tag reads, “This cartridge box was picked by father on the battlefield of Gettysburg a few days after the battle, Theodore K. Long”. This classic cap box retains its large single belt loop, long brass finial, and its orig vent prick. Mr. Michel in his notes states, “Except for its color, a rich brown, this cap box would appear to be US issue rather than Confederate made. The finial brass is rather than lead, but the construction, including the wide single belt loop, identifies it with its origin, south and not north of the Mason-Dixon line”. CONDITION: Box is solid and complete. Surfaces are good with some scuffing at high areas. Crazing is visible at folds. 4-31425 JS49 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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