CIVIL WAR BLAKESLEE QUICK LOADER CARTRIDGE BOX FOR SPENCER CARBINE.

CIVIL WAR BLAKESLEE QUICK LOADER CARTRIDGE BOX FOR SPENCER CARBINE. Because of the rapid speed that a Spencer carbine could be fired, a special box needed to be designed to hold cartridges for loading. Erasmus Blakeslee patented this box late in 1864. U.S. Government contracts for over 30,000 boxes were delivered to the War Department but few were used in the Civil War. This particular box is one made by E. Gaylord of Chicopee, Mass and this box is so marked. This box is marked in large cartouche on front of box “Blakeslees Cartridge Box / US / Patd Dec 20 1864″ above the Gaylord maker’s mark as can be seen in photos. This box is in sound condition, being composed of wood block with tin covering. Wood block holding 10 tubes which would hold 7 Spencer cartridges each. This is covered in sewn leather with a hinged leather top with a leather tab. There is a leather strap attached to box which is present. SIZE: 12″ x 4″ x 3”. CONDITION: Box is in overall sound good condition including locking tab and attaching strap, which are most often missing. Leather covering is in good condition with numerous scuffs, scrapes and has shrunk leaving a gap as can be seen in photographs from top of box along with some stitching pulling loose and glued repair to strap which appears added after time of mfg. maker’s mark in leather is partially obscured from crazing and wear of box. Interior wood block and all 10 ten tubes are present and in good, usable condition. 4-46208 JS104 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2151	$3,737.50	CIVIL WAR BLAKESLEE QUICK LOADER CARTRIDGE BOX FOR SPENCER CARBINE. Because of the rapid speed that a Spencer carbine could be fired, a special box needed to be designed to hold cartridges for loading. Erasmus Blakeslee patented this box late in 1864. U.S. Government contracts for over 30,000 boxes were delivered to the War Department but few were used in the Civil War. This particular box is one made by E. Gaylord of Chicopee, Mass and this box is so marked. This box is marked in large cartouche on front of box “Blakeslees Cartridge Box / US / Patd Dec 20 1864″ above the Gaylord maker’s mark as can be seen in photos. This box is in sound condition, being composed of wood block with tin covering. Wood block holding 10 tubes which would hold 7 Spencer cartridges each. This is covered in sewn leather with a hinged leather top with a leather tab. There is a leather strap attached to box which is present. SIZE: 12″ x 4″ x 3”. CONDITION: Box is in overall sound good condition including locking tab and attaching strap, which are most often missing. Leather covering is in good condition with numerous scuffs, scrapes and has shrunk leaving a gap as can be seen in photographs from top of box along with some stitching pulling loose and glued repair to strap which appears added after time of mfg. maker’s mark in leather is partially obscured from crazing and wear of box. Interior wood block and all 10 ten tubes are present and in good, usable condition. 4-46208 JS104 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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