Cap & Cartridge Boxes

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US MODEL 1839 PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX WITH TIN INSERT

US MODEL 1839 PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX WITH TIN INSERT

The leather on this box is in good condition. The outer flap shows scattered moderate surface crazing with a small Pattern 1839 oval US plate attached at center. The latch tab is sewn to the underside… (490-3649). Learn More »

MAKER MARKED PATTERN 1839 RIFLEMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SIGNS OF ALTERATION

MAKER MARKED PATTERN 1839 RIFLEMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SIGNS OF ALTERATION

The pattern 1839 rifleman’s cartridge box was meant to be suspended from the waistbelt and was produced with vertical loops only on the reverse. This box shows signs of having been altered to use… (490-5224). Learn More »

1840’S MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX

1840’S MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX

Leather box in very nice condition still contains its tin tubular insert. Exterior leather flap is in nice smooth pliable condition. It is decorated with three parallel tooled lines going diagonally… (2023-281). Learn More »

COMPLETE CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX RIG WITH OLD FAMILY LABEL

COMPLETE CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX RIG WITH OLD FAMILY LABEL

This set is the standard issue for a Union infantryman armed with a .58 caliber rifle musket- the typical infantry long arm of the Civil War on both sides. The box was designed to carry 40 paper… (1181-19). Learn More »

CLASSIC CONFEDERATE INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX IN VERY GOOD CONDITION - WITH INITIALS "WVT"

CLASSIC CONFEDERATE INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX IN VERY GOOD CONDITION - WITH INITIALS "WVT"

They don’t get much more “Johnny Reb” than this cartridge box, which has the additional allure of a set of soldier’s initials, “W V T” lightly, but very legibly, carved into the outer… (766-1821). Learn More »

MINTY .54 CALIBER RIFLE CARTRIDGE BOX FROM ALLEGHENY ARSENAL

MINTY .54 CALIBER RIFLE CARTRIDGE BOX FROM ALLEGHENY ARSENAL

This leather cartridge box is in exceptional condition. The outer flap is clean and smooth with only the finest of crazing in the finish, mostly in the area of the top “hinge” area. Closing tab is… (490-3650). Learn More »

MANN’S PATTERN CARTRIDGE BOX BY C.S. STORMS

MANN’S PATTERN CARTRIDGE BOX BY C.S. STORMS

This medium-size cartridge box mimics the shape of the Mann’s patent box, but without all the associated straps. Made to hold unknown cartridges, but very likely for Sharps or some other… (490-3651). Learn More »

EARLY PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX 1830s-1840s

EARLY PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX 1830s-1840s

This is a nice example of an American militia cartridge box of the first half of the 19th century. Made of black leather, the flap was painted, likely to give it an easy to maintain shiny surface. The… (490-2793). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX

This cartridge box measures about 7 by 4.5 by 1.25 inches, has a one-piece tin magazine inside, made without tray or dividers, and has a round, lead finial on the bottom. The measurements and… (490-2797). Learn More »

$1,950.00
ON HOLD

EXPERIMENTAL CARTRIDGE BOX FOR 56-50 SPENCER AMMUNITION

EXPERIMENTAL CARTRIDGE BOX FOR 56-50 SPENCER AMMUNITION

Black bridle leather cartridge box that looks very much like a US Civil War issue cavalry carbine box. The shape of the body and the flap appear to be the same. It has both roller buckles and the… (490-2796). Learn More »

MAKER MARKED US MODEL 1841 RIFLEMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX

MAKER MARKED US MODEL 1841 RIFLEMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX

The leather on this box is in fair condition and has been treated with a leather preservative that has left behind a sticky residue. The outer flap has a good bit of surface finish loss and is… (490-2795). Learn More »

US INDIAN WAR PERIOD FUSE OR FLARE BOX

US INDIAN WAR PERIOD FUSE OR FLARE BOX

This black saddle leather box began life as a Hagner Number 2 type cartridge box. The inside was altered by adding a wooden box Overall, the leather is in excellent condition. The exterior flap has a… (490-2800). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED GROUPING OF ARTIFACTS BELONGING TO PRIVATE JABEZ B. OLES 144th NY INFANTRY AND 1st NY ENGINEERS

IDENTIFIED GROUPING OF ARTIFACTS BELONGING TO PRIVATE JABEZ B. OLES 144th NY INFANTRY AND 1st NY ENGINEERS

This grouping comes from a respected central New York collection with an identification that is verbal, but trustworthy and includes the soldier’s regulation issue canteen with his initials… (480-178). Learn More »

$2,025.00
Originally $2,250.00

MASSACHUSETTS IMPORTED BRITISH “BALL BAG”

MASSACHUSETTS IMPORTED BRITISH “BALL BAG”

This is a scarce Civil War cartridge pouch that was used by the State of Massachusetts during the Civil War and occasionally seen in images of Massachusetts Infantrymen. This pouch is of English… (490-1685). Learn More »

$600.00
Originally $750.00

TIN FOR THE 1841 RIFLEMEN’S CARTRIDGE BOX

TIN FOR THE 1841 RIFLEMEN’S CARTRIDGE BOX

Hollow tin rectangle meas. approx. 5 7/8 long x 1.0 wide x 3 11/16 tall with a folded over top edge. Center is free of any dividers. Written in black marker on one side is “M1841 RIFLE” over… (490-2833). Learn More »

CIRCA 1820-1840 DUTCH CARTRIDGE BOX & SLING

CIRCA 1820-1840 DUTCH CARTRIDGE BOX & SLING

The black leather box is in very good condition for its age. The exterior flap is large and meas. approx. 11.00 x 9.50 inches. The exterior surface is dyed black and is very smooth with no crackling… (172-5725). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR 2ND MODEL 1872 HAGNER CARTRIDGE BOX

INDIAN WAR 2ND MODEL 1872 HAGNER CARTRIDGE BOX

For U.S. Cavalry carbines, caliber .45-70/.50-70. Black bridle leather “U.S.” embossed flap, with finial & straps, 24 webbed interior cartridge slots, and two reverse belt loops. Front flap… (990-16). Learn More »

EARLY AMERICAN CARTRIDGE BOX WITH BELT, BUCKLE, BAYONET AND SCABBARD

EARLY AMERICAN CARTRIDGE BOX WITH BELT, BUCKLE, BAYONET AND SCABBARD

This is a very nice early, American-made, set of infantry or militia accoutrements. Set consists of a cartridge box on a waist belt with a sheet brass buckle and a bayonet with scabbard and belt frog… (401-45). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. The leather shows light wear overall. This pattern has the “square” outer flap with closing tab sewn to the underside. The latch tab is broken on one… (172-5358). Learn More »

$225.00
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.45/70 McKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX MARKED “U.S.M.C”

.45/70 McKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX MARKED “U.S.M.C”

This is a “McKeever” style cartridge box. Complete and original and in solid condition. Black leather box “hinged” at the bottom with a brass rod. Leather closure tab fastens to brass finial… (172-5459). Learn More »


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REGIMENTAL STANDARD OF MERRILL’S HORSE, 2ND MISSOURI CAVALRY

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this historic flag was carried by Merrill’s Horse, the 2nd Missouri Cavalry, raised under the authority of Gen. John C. Fremont, commanding the Western Department out of St. Louis. Fremont… (1179-031). Learn More »

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