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Superb Watertown Arsenal Trio Including a Pattern 1864 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box, Shoulder Belt, and Waist Belt.... (Total: 3 Items)
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Superb Watertown Arsenal Trio Including a Pattern 1864 .58 Caliber Cartridge Box, Shoulder Belt, and Waist Belt. Comprising: 1.) Beautiful Pattern 1864 .58 caliber cartridge box marked "WATERTOWN / ARSENAL / 1864 / US" on the inner flap. All straps, loops, flaps and buckles are present. Brass oval "US" plate measuring approximately 3 ¼ x 2 ¼-inches mounted to front flap via a leather thong through two iron loops. Closure strap held via straight line sewing and a rivet. Brass pear-shaped finial. Both tins present. The box is complete with the 2 ¼-inch wide shoulder belt and it's 2 ½-inch in diameter brass eagle plate. Faint name of the reverse side of the belt appears to be "Webb". 2.) Issue 1 ¾-inch wide leather waist belt stamped on the reverse side "US / WATERTOWN / ARSENAL / 1864". Compete with 3 ½ x 2 ¼-inch oval brass, lead-backed "US" belt plate and brass keeper. 3.) Federal cap box stamped "WATERTOWN / ARSENAL / 1864 / U.S." on the inner flap. Pear-shaped brass finial and two riveted belt loops on the reverse side. Faint "US" stamp on the outer flap. Complete with inner wool and nipple pick.Rarely do arsenal-matched sets of leather equipment come to market. This set was originally in the Jim Stamatelos collection.
Condition: 1.) Excellent. Exhibiting little signs of use, basically in museum-quality condition. 2.) Very good. The leather is still supple and exhibits only measured wear from use. Small extra hole near brass keeper. 3.) Excellent.
Auction Info
2017 June 11 Arms & Armor , Civil War & Militaria Signature Auction - Dallas #6177 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2017
11th
Sunday
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