Cap & Cartridge Boxes

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M1874 MCKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX WITH NEW JERSEY MILITIA PLATE

M1874 MCKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX WITH NEW JERSEY MILITIA PLATE

Indian Wars era box constructed of two halves and hinged with a brass rod. Interior features stitched straps for twenty .45-70 Springfield trapdoor cartridges. “Bulge” on right side for gun tool.… (1240-25). Learn More »

U.S. WHITE BUFF CARTRIDGE BOX SLING WITH PLATE, US ARMY 1839 THROUGH MEXICAN WAR TO 1851 AND SOME EARLY CIVIL WAR STATE VOLUNTEERS

U.S. WHITE BUFF CARTRIDGE BOX SLING WITH PLATE, US ARMY 1839 THROUGH MEXICAN WAR TO 1851 AND SOME EARLY CIVIL WAR STATE VOLUNTEERS

This is an excellent example of the regulation US sling used on the M1839 infantry cartridge box and that still shows up on some early Civil War state troops. The sling has a pleasing light, cream… (2024-1342). Learn More »

$750.00
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CIVIL WAR BRIDLE LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOX SLING, MAKER MARKED, US INSPECTED

CIVIL WAR BRIDLE LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOX SLING, MAKER MARKED, US INSPECTED

This regulation CW infantry cartridge box sling in excellent condition and marked on one end with the maker’s stamp of Emanuel Metzger of Philadelphia and the oval US Ordance Sub-Inspector oval… (2024-1344). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR WAIST BELT AND BUCKLE WITH TWO MAKER-MARKED PERCUSSION CAP POUCHES

CIVIL WAR WAIST BELT AND BUCKLE WITH TWO MAKER-MARKED PERCUSSION CAP POUCHES

This non-excavated Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”. Face shows only… (1256-47). Learn More »

REGULATION 1861 CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PLATE AND TINS

REGULATION 1861 CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PLATE AND TINS

This cartridge box is an example of the "Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box. Outer flap exhibits light crazing; mostly on hinge area and lower corners. Outside edges of flap are tooled. Oval… (1256-03). Learn More »

U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SLING AND PLATES AND BAYONET HOLE

U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SLING AND PLATES AND BAYONET HOLE

Box is for carrying the .58 caliber rifle musket cartridge. Outer flap is in good condition. The leather is clean and smooth with an oval “US” plate attached by a leather thong. The face of the… (1256-02). Learn More »

U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PLATE

U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PLATE

Box is for carrying the .58 caliber rifle musket cartridge. Outer flap is in very good condition. The leather is clean with some light curl of the lower corners from use. The box has an oval “US”… (172-6035). Learn More »

NICE CIVIL WAR PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX

NICE CIVIL WAR PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX

Original pistol cartridge box with clean leather and tight seams to hold Army size (.44 cal.) cartridge packs. Likely unissued. Outer flap remains supple. Light crazing overall. A script “US”… (1256-27). 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 closing tab as a continuation of the outer flap. This latch tab is unbroken. There is an oval… (1256-22). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX – POSSIBLY FOR SPENCER OR SMITH CARBINE

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX – POSSIBLY FOR SPENCER OR SMITH CARBINE

This carbine cartridge box is an original example of the classic leather accoutrement carried by mounted forces during the Civil War; and this one “was there.” This specimen is constructed of… (1256-29). Learn More »

VERY NICE US CIVIL WAR MARCH 1864 PATTERN INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX MADE AND MARKED BY WATERTOWN ARSENAL IN 1864, WITH TINS, SLING AND BOTH PLATES

VERY NICE US CIVIL WAR MARCH 1864 PATTERN INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX MADE AND MARKED BY WATERTOWN ARSENAL IN 1864, WITH TINS, SLING AND BOTH PLATES

This is a great example of the regulation Union army cartridge box for infantrymen armed with the .58 Caliber rifle musket, the standard long arm of the war. This is complete with the original… (2024-1617). Learn More »

$1,450.00
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CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. This early pattern has the closing tab as a separate piece sewn to the outer flap. This latch tab is unbroken. The interior is clean and the inner flap… (1256-20). Learn More »

$135.00
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CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. This early pattern has the closing tab as a separate piece sewn to the outer flap. This latch tab is unbroken. The interior is clean and the inner flap… (1256-21). 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 »

$950.00
Originally $1,750.00

NICE CONDITION U.S. PATTERN 1864 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX

NICE CONDITION U.S. PATTERN 1864 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX

Pattern 1864 U.S. cartridge box in nice, complete condition. The outer flap features an embossed “US”. Bottom corners of the outer flap feature a maker’s and sub-inspector’s oval stamp.… (2024-1384). Learn More »

US CAVALRY MANN’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX EX-LEES HQ MUSEUM

US CAVALRY MANN’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX EX-LEES HQ MUSEUM

The Mary Thompson house at Gettysburg, used by Lee as his headquarters at Gettysburg, was recognized by its owner in the 1890s as a valuable battlefield relic, perhaps a particular attraction for… (224-750). Learn More »

SICKLES AND COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, CAP BOX

SICKLES AND COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, CAP BOX

As a western military contractor, James B. Sickles and Company often escape notice, but with experience making saddlery dating back to the early 1840s they produced substantial numbers of… (2024-691). Learn More »

$195.00
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PATTERN 1861 CARTIDGE BOX WITH SLING AND BOTH PLATES

PATTERN 1861 CARTIDGE BOX WITH SLING AND BOTH PLATES

Box is for carrying the .58 caliber cartridge. Outer flap is in excellent condition. The leather surface is very smooth and mostly clean with some minor edge wear. The remains of the broken latch tab… (2023-1367). Learn More »

MINT CIVIL WAR CAP BOX BY REUBEN NECE WITH INSPECTOR STAMP, WOOL AND PICK

MINT CIVIL WAR CAP BOX BY REUBEN NECE WITH INSPECTOR STAMP, WOOL AND PICK

This is a great example of a Federal cap box in pretty much new condition, as it would have come out of the crate for issue. The black finish is superb, with strong color and no flaking. Seams are… (1216-94). Learn More »

NICE U.S. PATTERN 1864 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX

NICE U.S. PATTERN 1864 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX

Pattern 1864 US cartridge box in good condition. The outer flap is boldly embossed “US” in the center and has a sub-inspector’s oval stamp on the lower, left corner. There is some light crazing… (490-6255). Learn More »


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RARE IDENTIFIED 65th NY SERGEANT’S JACKET, WITH MANSCRIPT MATERIAL: 1st U.S. CHASSEURS

This is an extremely rare, early-war uniform jacket, with related material, belonging to a sergeant of the 65th New York, who enlisted at the beginning of the war as the regiment’s commissary sergeant, and gained a lieutenant’s commission in a… (1179-233). Learn More »

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