Original 1878 New York National Guard .45-70 Leather Cartridge Box Pouch For Sale

1878 Indian Wars Period Brass "NY" Plate Cartridge Box

c. 1878 Indian Wars Period, Frazier's Patent .45-70 Cartridge Box with Oval Brass "NY' Insignia Plate.

This rare excellent condition, actually used Indian Wars Period Black Leather Covered Wooden Cartridge Box has a 2" wide Oval Brass "NY" insignia on the central front-facing flap. This box measures about 7.5" wide x 4" tall x 1.75" deep and features a full internal wooden cartridge holder insert that would hold 20 cartridges that are in excellent condition. The original leather flap closure and belt loops are also still intact, hinged at the bottom with some expected surface scrapes, and finish loss from use. Inside, the original maker's mark is stamped into the interior front leather. I think it's, but im not sure...RIDASOCK & ko -SUCCESSORS TO J H McKENNEY NEW YORK - FRAZIER'S PATENT - PATENT APRIL 23RD 1876 - REISSUED MCH 5TH 1878.