RARE AND UNIQUE AMERICAN MILITIA WAIST BOX CA 1775-1820.

RARE AND UNIQUE AMERICAN MILITIA WAIST BOX CA 1775-1820. This rig is for a mounted officer using a light fusil of approximately 60-65 cal. This is one of the most complete and original ammunition rigs found to date. It is unique in having double over the shoulder cross belts and having an attached bayonet. The box is painted black with an inner 3/8″ red banding and an outer banding of punched sunburst border decoration. The flap also contains a half ball decoration and the original attaching strip. The box measures 7 1/4″ long x 2 3/4″ high and 2 3/4″ deep. The box contains a wooden block with twenty four holes for ammunition. The box is held onto the belt by 2 rear belt loops. The adjustable belt and cross belts are painted red and have the same punched sunburst decoration as the box. The bayonet sheath is sewn to the belt i an aft sloping position and is painted in red and black. A fusil bayonet is housed in the sheath. Also attached to the belt is a vent pick and brush for a flintlock. The rig was acquired from a home in South Paris, Maine and could possibly be a Maine Militia rig. CONDITION: The overall condition is excellent retaining 90% plus of its original paint decoration. The bayonet sheath is missing approximately four inches from the top. The stitching is in excellent condition with only minor losses. The mannequin and early 19th century linen shirt is for display only. 4-44117 JS (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2324	$0.00	RARE AND UNIQUE AMERICAN MILITIA WAIST BOX CA 1775-1820. This rig is for a mounted officer using a light fusil of approximately 60-65 cal. This is one of the most complete and original ammunition rigs found to date. It is unique in having double over the shoulder cross belts and having an attached bayonet. The box is painted black with an inner 3/8″ red banding and an outer banding of punched sunburst border decoration. The flap also contains a half ball decoration and the original attaching strip. The box measures 7 1/4″ long x 2 3/4″ high and 2 3/4″ deep. The box contains a wooden block with twenty four holes for ammunition. The box is held onto the belt by 2 rear belt loops. The adjustable belt and cross belts are painted red and have the same punched sunburst decoration as the box. The bayonet sheath is sewn to the belt i an aft sloping position and is painted in red and black. A fusil bayonet is housed in the sheath. Also attached to the belt is a vent pick and brush for a flintlock. The rig was acquired from a home in South Paris, Maine and could possibly be a Maine Militia rig. CONDITION: The overall condition is excellent retaining 90% plus of its original paint decoration. The bayonet sheath is missing approximately four inches from the top. The stitching is in excellent condition with only minor losses. The mannequin and early 19th century linen shirt is for display only. 4-44117 JS (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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