Original U.S. Civil War Named Model 1861 .58 Cal Type II Cartridge Box with Plate and Sling British Military Maps though the barrel ring spring

though the barrel ring spring is missing

We do not know which authority ordered this weapon in 1868 however it has been suggested that it was for the NORTH CORNWALL POLICE which during this period were greatly involved with smuggling in England's West Country

with a replica temper line

This basic tricolor has been in use since its adoption on 31 July 1963

and a round wire catch with maker mark RS directly above

Original U.S. Civil War Named Model 1861 .58 Cal Type II Cartridge Box with Plate and Sling British Military Maps though the barrel ring springOriginal Item: Only One Available. A very nice Model 1861 Civil War leather cartridge box. It features a clean US plate on the outer flap and is still secured with the original leather tabs! Also uncommon to find with these cartridge boxes are the original sling, which this one has. The cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", Type II, The "US" plate is on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the