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The Civil War Relicman, |
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Winchester, Virginia
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Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Cartridge box for rifled musket, 1839.
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The Civil War Relicman, |
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Winchester, Virginia
USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!). |
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relicman.com. |
Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Cartridge box for rifled musket, 1839.
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
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Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1839
for .69 cal. smoothbore ball.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1857", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering
the tins and the front implements pouch. Box was not configured with belt
loops, tabs were provided to attach the shoulder belt but it was not attached to
the belt. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round
with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Box measures 7.2in.
X 1.6in. X 5.8in. (for
.69 cal. elongated ball).
Ref: Johnson pg 41.
M0701
Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1839
for .69 cal. smoothbore ball.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1857", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering
the tins and the front implements pouch. Box was not configured with belt
loops, tabs were provided to attach the shoulder belt but it was not
attached to the belt. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round
with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Box measures 7.2in.
X 1.6in. X 5.8in. (for
.69 cal. elongated ball). Strap loops intact, latch tab is partial, finial
and buckles are intact, tins intact, both inside flaps are intact, front
flap intact, includes "US" boxplate, leather is flexible.Ref: Johnson pg 41. |