The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway.

Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!).
authentic Civil War relics.

relicman.com.



Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Cartridge box for carbines.

This is the "Ridgeway Reference Archive", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader.   Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author.  None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale.  This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items.  I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me.
All items listed are believed to be original and authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.
Any artillery or ordnance relics have been disarmed and rendered safe.
Any weapons are pre 1898 antique weapons, and are exempt from Federal regulation, no licenses or permits are required.

This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.



Cartridge box for carbine.
Carbine box is configured with 20 wooden slots for cartridges, straps are sewn and riveted, finial is round and riveted, latch is sewn and riveted, buckles are sewn and not riveted, inner flap has side guards, third implement pouch.  No maker marks found.  Box measures 7.5in x 3in x 1.75in deep. 
Cartridge box for carbine.

M1110     Cartridge box for carbine.
Carbine box is configured with 20 wooden slots for cartridges, straps are sewn and riveted, finial is round and riveted, latch is sewn and riveted, buckles are sewn and not riveted, inner flap has side guards, third implement pouch.  No maker marks found.  Box measures 7.5in x 3in x 1.75in deep.  Leather is flexible, good bit of mildew growing on leather with feels greasy, leather needs to be dried and re-oiled, straps, latch tab, buckles, and all flaps intact. 
Cartridge box for carbine.