Auction: December 11, 2022

Lot #227: U.S. Civil War / Late 19th Century Ammunition Accessory Assortment

(7) Civil War and post-Civil War items including Model 1864 leather cartridge box with tin inserts, having "US" embossed on outermost flap with "E. Metzger Phila." manufacturer mark and "H.H. Hartzell U.S. Ord. Dept Sub Inspector" mark on inner flap; (2) leather percussion cap pouches each having (2) belt loops; leather belt having oval "US" brass buckle; M1874 McKeever cartridge box having "US" embossed on outside with (2) rows of (10) .45-70 caliber cartridge holders on inside and space for gun tool on far right along upper row; Model 1879 combination gun tool, marked on side; and 1898 "Springfield Rifle, Carbine, and Army Revolvers Caliber .45." manual from the Washington Government Printing Office, having plastic sleeve around front and back covers; together with World War II BoyT M1916 leather holster for Colt M1911, having "US" embossed on outer flap with leather lanyard for further securing holster to thigh; and World War II US hinged brass button polisher board