Original Rare U.S. Civil War Model 1857 Cartridge Box with Original Tins and Box Plate Brown Bess It has the correct saddle

It has the correct saddle bar with one ring installed

and 90th Fighter Squadrons

this was converted to take the 7

North Carolina where it too was put to use for significant arms production throughout the War

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Model 1857 Cartridge Box with Original Tins and Box Plate Brown Bess It has the correct saddleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an attractive example of a Federal Issue M 1857 Cartridge Box. This is a genuine article made by the firm of J. I. Pittmann. The Box is complete with an intact closure tab, both Shoulder Sling Buckles, and matching original tins. This is a scarce cartridge box. With the adoption of new model arms In 1855 the army decided to modify the design and size of the cartridge box. A new pattern was adopted in 1857,