Civil War Union 1855 Rifleman's Leather Cartridge Box w/Tin Inserts

Description: Civil War Era Union Army 1855 Rifleman's Leather Cartridge Box w/Tin Inserts - for Paper Cartridges - Original - Very NICE Condition - RARE Up for sale is a Civil War Era Union Army 1855 Rifleman's Leather Paper Cartridge Box. This is an Original Leather Cartridge Box. It still has the original tin inserts. The leather is pliable and supple. There are wrinkling and some surface cracks on the front flap of the box. It has the US Ord Dep Sub Inspector marking on the corner of the flap. It also has Nice embossed US in the oval marking. The interior flap has no visible marker markings or dates. The retention strap is still intact and has surface cracks and crazing of the leather. The internal patch pockets are intact with their flaps, some surface cracks & crazing on the leather, see photos. The belt loops and shoulder strap buckles are still present. Some spots of surface cracking in the leather on the rear. Very NICE Original Condition Box, considering its 160 year age, see photo's for details. This box was used to store the paper used during the Civil War. The box is used, please see photos for detail and condition. Very difficult to fine an example in this condition. Check out my other items! Please use shipping calculator for shipping cost to your area. Payment accepted via Paypal. Most items shipped with in two business days of receiving payment. If you have any questions, please allow us enough time to respond prior to the end of the auction. Thanks for looking. Check out our other Auctions and our Ebay Store.

Price: 499.99 USD

Location: Henderson, Nevada

End Time: 2024-08-31T17:37:21.000Z

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