Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 .69 Caliber Elongated Ball Cartridge Box with Cartridge Box Plate - Scarce Model Japanese Ordnance -His Navy rate

-His Navy rate

the only war experience Naval Aviation had was with photo reconnaissance at Veracruz

and there is no sign of the paper backing

and when fastened it is adjustable about 40 - 33 inches in length

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 .69 Caliber Elongated Ball Cartridge Box with Cartridge Box Plate - Scarce Model Japanese Ordnance -His Navy rateOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an attractive but very stiff example of a Federal Issue M 1861 . 69 Caliber Elongated Ball Cartridge Box. This was the Cartridge Box issued to troops armed with Rifled . 69 Caliber Rifles, such as the Rifled Model 1842 Springfield, etc. This is a very good example of a scarce model of Cartridge Box, complete with Shoulder Sling Buckles and box plate with the original leather thong holding it in place, but the