VERY RARE FIRST TYPE MODEL 1876 PRAIRIE CARTRIDGE BELT

VERY RARE FIRST TYPE MODEL 1876 PRAIRIE CARTRIDGE BELT This was the U.S Army’s first official cartridge belt authorized in Dec 1876 in the wake of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Consists of a leather belt, covered with drab colored canvas. It has 54 drab webbing loops for 45 cal. cartridges. Affixed to the left end is an open frame brass buckle measuring 2-1/8″ x 2-3/8″. On the opposite end of the belt is a black leather billet measuring 1-3/4″ x 7-3/8″. Belt is stenciled “NO. 37” on the inside. Attached to the belt is a model 1885 saber sling. These belts saw considerable use in 1877 during the Sioux War and the Nez Perce Campaign, as well as general use throughout the West. CONDITION: the belt is in overall very good condition with moderate fraying to the loops on the right end. The billet was shortened to fit a small soldier, during the period of use, as is commonly seen on these belts. Leather is in good condition and still pliable. 4-32480 DM5 (400-1,000)

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
	2195A	$1,035.00	VERY RARE FIRST TYPE MODEL 1876 PRAIRIE CARTRIDGE BELT This was the U.S Army’s first official cartridge belt authorized in Dec 1876 in the wake of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Consists of a leather belt, covered with drab colored canvas. It has 54 drab webbing loops for 45 cal. cartridges. Affixed to the left end is an open frame brass buckle measuring 2-1/8″ x 2-3/8″. On the opposite end of the belt is a black leather billet measuring 1-3/4″ x 7-3/8″. Belt is stenciled “NO. 37” on the inside. Attached to the belt is a model 1885 saber sling. These belts saw considerable use in 1877 during the Sioux War and the Nez Perce Campaign, as well as general use throughout the West. CONDITION: the belt is in overall very good condition with moderate fraying to the loops on the right end. The billet was shortened to fit a small soldier, during the period of use, as is commonly seen on these belts. Leather is in good condition and still pliable. 4-32480 DM5 (400-1,000) 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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