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CIVIL WAR CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX – EXCELLENT
CONDITION: As issued to all Union
Cavalrymen, this is one of the finest Civil War Carbine
Cartridge boxes I have seen in some time and is complete
with all closing tabs and buckles. This box features an
overall smooth finish and shows little sign of wear or
use. The finish of the leather is excellent. Strangely
enough, the outer cover which normally shows the most
wear on these boxes has a beautiful finish, while the
inner flap, better protected than the outer flap, in
this case shows some crazing, likely the result of the
difference in tanning processes on different hides. The
implement pocket and flap is unusually nice as it is in
like new condition with a bright, shiny finish (for some
reason the implement pouch flap on many of these boxes
seems to age faster than the rest of the box). The
balance of the leather has a smooth, bright surface and
all the seams are intact, both belt loops are strong and
smooth, all buckles and tabs are intact and present and
the wooden cartridge block is present. Overall this is
a excellent specimen and will be a good addition to your
sabre belt or carbine display with no reason to upgrade
it in the future. (0903) $525
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