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MODEL 1875 PISTOL CARTRIDGE POUCH: As a
result of the enforced frugality of the finance strapped
Ordnance Department, like many other Indian War
accoutrements these Model 1875 Pistol Cartridge Pouch were
modified from the thousands of Cap Pouches
remaining in inventory from the Civil War. A fairly
simple modification, the cap pouch’s interior flap was
trimmed away, leaving an “ear” at each top corner of the
body. These ears were then sewn to the top of the side
edges of the body to limit the opening and prevent the
loss of the metallic pistol cartridges. The outer flap,
left in its full form was then embossed with the large
“US” in the oval, completing the modification. 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.
These Model 1875 Pistol Cartridge Pouches are fairly
scarce on the market, are heavily sought after by Indian
War accoutrement collectors and Colt collectors alike,
and are one of the accoutrements most often missing from
a Model 1874 Cavalry Sabre Belt.
I currently have these pouches in stock, described and priced below with
accompanying photographs.
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NO. 1:
This pouch features a clear, legible “US” in the oval on
the front cover. The pouch is in full form with the
original integral tab intact and not torn, all of the
seams are intact, both belt loops are present and
intact, and the leather still very supple and pliable.
The leather surface of the outer flap shows some
evidence of wear and aging, with some crazing that is
now stabilized. The front of the body is also crazed,
but the shiny surface is stable. The surface of the
back of the body retains a smooth, clear, bright
surface. The belt loops are very strong, and are well
attached to the body, with the left loop having a bright
clear surface and the right loop showing some wear and
surface flaking.
This is a very presentable, complete example. (1202) $525
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2:
This pouch features a clear, legible “US” in the oval on
the front cover. The pouch is in full form with the
original integral tab intact and not torn, all of the
seams are intact, both belt loops are present and
intact, and the leather still very supple and pliable.
The leather surface of the outer flap has some pebbling
due to age, but the finish is overall bright and shiny. The
surface of the front of the body
is bright and shiny, as is the surface of the
back of the body. The belt loops are very strong, and are well
attached to the body, with both loops having some light
crazing, but retaining a bright
surface.
This is a very nice example in above average condition.
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