FIELD MODIFIED PRAIRIE CARTRIDGE BELT WITH ACCOUTREMENTS.

FIELD MODIFIED PRAIRIE CARTRIDGE BELT WITH ACCOUTREMENTS. Model 1876 prairie belt of the second type consisting of a canvas covered leather belt with .45 cal webbing cartridge loops. This belt represents a very scarce field alteration consisting of a black leather strap for the holster and pistol cartridge box attached between 24th and 25th loops on the right side of the belt. Both the free end of the holster strap and the billet of the belt proper are passed through the open frame brass buckle at the opposite end of the belt. The holster strap is supported by two leather loops approx 1″ wide passing around the belt and over the loops and are riveted on the bottom edge. On the holster strap is a type 2 Model 1881 holster and a Civil War cap pouch used for carrying pistol cartridges. Also unique to this belt are brass wire loops riveted to the lower rear and lower left hand edge of the belt. Suspended from these loops are black leather saber straps approx 7/8″ in width. Both straps are approx 24″ in length and are equipped with brass snap swivels for attaching the saber. The forward loop is also provided with a heavy brass hook. Belts such as this were made by company saddlers or the men themselves at the field level in an attempt to find a way to wear the revolver and its ammunition on the cartridge belt. CONDITION: Belt, in only fair condition, is heavily soiled and the loops on the left side are extremely worn, broken and fragile. Fixed end of the holster strap appears to have been glued in place at one time and is coming loose. Rear loop supporting the holster strap, which was orig sewn in place is loose at one end. Billet of the belt appears to have been shortened somewhat. Saber straps exhibit surface flaking and are dry. Holster is in good condition, retaining part of the embossed “US ” on the front while the rest of the leather surface has minor surface cracking and some flaking. It lacks the muzzle plug, however the other sewn seams are tight. Pistol cartridge pouch is fair to good though the closure tab is broken at one side. It does however retain its fleece lining. One of the orig belt loops on the pouch apparently was missing and has been replaced with a pc of new leather. 4-32478 DM90 (3,000-5,000)

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
	2179	$1,725.00	FIELD MODIFIED PRAIRIE CARTRIDGE BELT WITH ACCOUTREMENTS. Model 1876 prairie belt of the second type consisting of a canvas covered leather belt with .45 cal webbing cartridge loops. This belt represents a very scarce field alteration consisting of a black leather strap for the holster and pistol cartridge box attached between 24th and 25th loops on the right side of the belt. Both the free end of the holster strap and the billet of the belt proper are passed through the open frame brass buckle at the opposite end of the belt. The holster strap is supported by two leather loops approx 1″ wide passing around the belt and over the loops and are riveted on the bottom edge. On the holster strap is a type 2 Model 1881 holster and a Civil War cap pouch used for carrying pistol cartridges. Also unique to this belt are brass wire loops riveted to the lower rear and lower left hand edge of the belt. Suspended from these loops are black leather saber straps approx 7/8″ in width. Both straps are approx 24″ in length and are equipped with brass snap swivels for attaching the saber. The forward loop is also provided with a heavy brass hook. Belts such as this were made by company saddlers or the men themselves at the field level in an attempt to find a way to wear the revolver and its ammunition on the cartridge belt. CONDITION: Belt, in only fair condition, is heavily soiled and the loops on the left side are extremely worn, broken and fragile. Fixed end of the holster strap appears to have been glued in place at one time and is coming loose. Rear loop supporting the holster strap, which was orig sewn in place is loose at one end. Billet of the belt appears to have been shortened somewhat. Saber straps exhibit surface flaking and are dry. Holster is in good condition, retaining part of the embossed “US ” on the front while the rest of the leather surface has minor surface cracking and some flaking. It lacks the muzzle plug, however the other sewn seams are tight. Pistol cartridge pouch is fair to good though the closure tab is broken at one side. It does however retain its fleece lining. One of the orig belt loops on the pouch apparently was missing and has been replaced with a pc of new leather. 4-32478 DM90 (3,000-5,000) 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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