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"US" POST Civil War Black Leather Cartridge Pouch Ammo Box Watervliet Arsenal NY

$ 23.76

Availability: 48 in stock
  • Condition: Condition is pretty good except for large hole in bottom of pouch. Cartridge holders intact, soiled. Some small amounts of green corrosion on metal parts holding straps. Cracking and drying of leather as expected for age of item.

    Description

    "US" POST Civil War Black Leather Cartridge Pouch
    Ammo Box
    Watervliet Arsenal NY
    (WAS:
    "US" Civil War Black Leather Cartridge Pouch
    Ammo Box
    Watervliet Arsenal NY
    WAS
    : listed in civil war category
    We have learned this:
    Item
    is an example of the McKeever Cartridge Box that was fielded in the 1870's to accompany the .45-70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle.
    Thank you to the collector sharing this information!
    Civil War tag in photos from auction where originally purchased.
    )
    Black leather pouch with closing strap intact.
    Belt loop hangers in great shape although stiff.
    "Watervliet Arsenal" stamped on closing strap.
    Condition is pretty good except for large hole in bottom of pouch. Cartridge holders intact, soiled. Some small amounts of green corrosion on metal parts holding straps. Cracking and drying of leather as expected for age of item.