MODEL 1885 U.S. CAVALRY SABER BELT

MODEL 1885 U.S. CAVALRY SABER BELT Belt, approx 1-3/4″ wide, is complete with 1872 rectangular plate measuring 2-1/16″ x 3-1/4″, and sliding brass saber sling attachment with hook. Belt is marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL” and bears a unit stamp “5 CAV/23/B”. Included is a pattern 1874 McKeever cartridge box containing 20 varnished webbing loops for 45/70 cartridges. This box is the second type, introduced in 1876, having a pocket in the right end for the take down tool. Marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. CONDITION: Condition of the belt is very good with some slight finish loss but still pliable. Condition of the plate is near excellent as is as the McKeever box. 4-32465 DM4 (400-500)

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
	2191	$690.00	MODEL 1885 U.S. CAVALRY SABER BELT Belt, approx 1-3/4″ wide, is complete with 1872 rectangular plate measuring 2-1/16″ x 3-1/4″, and sliding brass saber sling attachment with hook. Belt is marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL” and bears a unit stamp “5 CAV/23/B”. Included is a pattern 1874 McKeever cartridge box containing 20 varnished webbing loops for 45/70 cartridges. This box is the second type, introduced in 1876, having a pocket in the right end for the take down tool. Marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. CONDITION: Condition of the belt is very good with some slight finish loss but still pliable. Condition of the plate is near excellent as is as the McKeever box. 4-32465 DM4 (400-500) 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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