HANDMADE CANVAS/LEATHER PRAIRIE BELT.

HANDMADE CANVAS/LEATHER PRAIRIE BELT. Cartridge belt fabricated by sewing canvas cartridge loops to a russet leather belt. A unique method has been used to form a dbl row of loops with one row sewn directly to the belt and another sewn over the first forming a total of 78 loops for .45 cal ammunition. The belt has an iron frame buckle on one end coupling to a billet 1-1/2″ wide on the other. These belts, often termed prairie or thimble belts, were often fabricated in the field by the soldiers themselves or by troop saddlers. This belt probably dates to the mid-1870’s and is hand sewn throughout. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32468 DM75 (500-1,200)

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
	2197	$1,150.00	HANDMADE CANVAS/LEATHER PRAIRIE BELT. Cartridge belt fabricated by sewing canvas cartridge loops to a russet leather belt. A unique method has been used to form a dbl row of loops with one row sewn directly to the belt and another sewn over the first forming a total of 78 loops for .45 cal ammunition. The belt has an iron frame buckle on one end coupling to a billet 1-1/2″ wide on the other. These belts, often termed prairie or thimble belts, were often fabricated in the field by the soldiers themselves or by troop saddlers. This belt probably dates to the mid-1870’s and is hand sewn throughout. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32468 DM75 (500-1,200) 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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