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MODEL 1875 MODIFIED PISTOL CARTRIDGE POUCH:
One of the several methods known to have been employed
to modify the thousands of Cap Pouches remaining in
inventory from the Civil War, this Model 1875 Pistol
Cartridge Pouch is evidence of the frugality of the
financially constrained Indian War era Ordnance
Department. A fairly simple modification, this cap
pouch’s interior flap was trimmed away, the “ears” from
the interior flap were salvaged and these ears were then
sewn to the top corners of the exterior flap to cover
the sides of the opening and prevent the loss of the
metallic pistol cartridges. The outer flap, left in its
full form, retains the legible acceptance stamp of the
Civil War era US Ordnance Department inspector. This
modification, one that would consume a portion of the
remaining Civil War stocks, was recommended as an
alternative to the Model 1874 Dyer Pistol Pouch adopted
by the 1874 Cavalry Board. Such cost saving measures
were necessary and encouraged due to the recession then
plaguing the country in the post Civil War years. The
pouch is in full form with the original integral tab
intact and not torn, all of the seams are intact, and
both belt loops are present and intact. The leather is
still very supple and pliable with a smooth shiny
surface on the body, and some crazing to the outer flap
and rear surfaces. These M1875 Pistol Cartridge Pouches
are fairly scarce on the market and are one of the
accoutrements most often missing from a Model 1874
Cavalry Sabre Belt. Overall this is a very good example
and will be a nice addition to complete your belt.
(0118) $450
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