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| Nice Complete Federal Knapsack |
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| Here is a Nice Complete Federal Infantryman's Knapsack !
The tarred canvas has several splits and tears, as is common on
almost all of the originals anymore, but nothing torn completely away,
and ALL the hardware appears to be there ! All the leather straps,
all the hooks and other brass hardware, and all the roller buckles,
are intact. Leather is in good condition, not brittle, and the metal
hardware is good, with the rollers on the buckles still free. These
used to be fairly common, but are not these days. Every Federal
Infantryman had one of these to carry his mess equipment, extra
rations, spare clothing, and personal items. This one is in Very
Good Condition, and displays perfectly. A Clean Example Of
An Original US Soldier's Issue Knapsack !
$ 245 plus shipping
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| Wonderful Ca. 1870's Color Bearer's Leather Belt Rig |
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| Here is an item, that you will only RARELY see, and even though
this one is slightly Post-Civil War, it is an excellent example ! What
I'm talking about is a ca. 1870's Color-Bearer's Belt Rig !
It's nearly identical to some Civil War Pattern's, with a large
black japaned roller buckle, still in excellent shape. The Cup is also
sewn, not riveted. The only real giveaway to this being 1870's,
instead of Civil War Period, is the split rivets at the middle of the
belt, which didn't become prevalent until just after the war in the
1870's. The leather socket for a flag pole base is approximately
1.625 inches inside diameter, with a length of 3.5 inches. Belt length
is about 70 inches from the top of the socket, and of course adjusted
by which hole the roller buckle was closed on. Belt width is 1.75
inches. All the leather is in good shape, though there is some surface
crazing and cracking the entire length. Nothing peeling or flaking
away though. A Very Uncommon Piece Of "Just Post Civil
War" Color Bearers Leather, that Will Immediately Stand Out
In Any Display !
$195 plus shipping
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| Nice Pre-War/Civil War Wood Fife - C Major - With German Silver Ferrules |
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| Here's a Wonderful Civil War Period Fife ! Actually, it may
be a bit earlier, as it has all the telltale hallmarks of Fifes dating from
the 1840s thru the Civil War. Made of Granadilla wood, the total
length is 14.5 inches, and most likely in the key of C. The cylindrical
ferrules at each end, are made of German Silver, with a decorative
row of hash marks at each end, of each ferrule. The fife has one row
of six evenly spaced, same size finger holes, with sharp edges, a
good indication of early, maybe even pre-war production. Many
post war fifes had a wider space between the 3rd & 4th holes, that
made the holes appear as two rows of three, but not this one.
Also many post war fifes, had beveled or rounded edges on the
holes, but again not this one. There is wear around the mouth hole
that may indicate a cheater was once used with it. Some folks in
the know, claim the cheater was developed during the Civil War
to speed up the learning process of recruits. The wood is still in
good condition, the ferrules are in good condition, and tight, and
I have no doubt you could probably play this one, although I
cannot. A very nice Civil War Era Fife, that comes with a
nice wood display stand.
$159 plus shipping
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| Original 1839 Infantryman's Waist Belt & "Baby" US Buckle |
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| Here's a rig you don't see everyday ! It's an original 1839 waist belt
and "baby" US buckle . Although you occasionally see the small belt
plates, the belts are really rare ! Only 1.5 inches wide, with a single
loop sewn to one end, they were intended to hold down the double
cross belts that held the early infantryman's cartridge box, and bayonet
scabbard. Outdated by the time of the Civil War, evidently some were
pressed into service, as the plates are occasionally excavated at Civil
War sites. This example is in very good shape with the expected
minor cracking from age, but still quite pliable. Has one old repair
almost dead center of the back, but very well done and quite strong.
Leather loop still firmly attached. The Baby US Plate is a real beauty,
displaying a wonderful dark brown/bronze patina on the front, full
smooth lead fill reverse, and both attachment hooks.Overall, a
very nice, and fairly rare example of an early Infantryman's waist
belt & plate !
$695 plus shipping
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| Indian Wars Era - Militia Cartridge Box For Full Packets |
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| If you're looking for some leather to display in the Relic Room,
without spending a lot of money, got what ya need ! It's an
Indian Wars Period Militia Cartridge Box, complete with tin !
It measures approximately 7 inches wide, by 4.25 inches tall.
Top strap on reverse shows maker's mark of "C. Easter, 7
Tremont St., Boston." A look inside shows one full lenth tin
without any dividers, likely meaning this box was intended to
carry full packets of ammunition, rather than loose individual
cartridges. Leather closure tab is torn, and top strap on
reverse is loose at both ends, but still secured in the middle.
A very decent displaying late 1800s Militia Cartridge Box,
that's priced to sell !
$95 plus shipping
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| Nice Honest M1859 Maker Marked Leather Carbine Boot or Socket |
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| Here is a Original Model 1859 Cavalry Carbine Socket in
Great Condition ! The socket itself is sound and tight, with one
small crack in the leather on the inside. Strap is still in good shape
and fully functional, while the small buckle still has most of it's
black japaned finish remaining. Maker's mark on the strap of
" G. Peters" is still quite legible. All the leather is a darker black
than it appears in my images. Just a Nice Original Cavalry
Carbine Socket in Excellent Condition !
SOLD
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| Pattern of 1861 Cartridge Box For .69 Conical Ball |
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| If you live in the Western or Trans-Mississippi Theatre, this is
probably a Cartridge Box you want ! It's a Good Condition
Pattern of 1861, Cartridge Box for .69 Caliber Elongated Ball !
It's not perfect, a few blemishes, but does still retain both tins,
and the original plate with an excellent patina. Latch tab is also
still intact and in working order. Leather is dry and stiff, and
shows some crazing on the top of flap and left end, but mostly
small. Tins in good shape and still retaining a good portion of
their original plating. US Plate has a wonderful patina, with a
couple small areas of green/yellow verdigris on the letters. This
box has probably been stored in an outbuilding or barn for
years, as the leather has shrunk to the point, that it appears
to be impossible to remove the tins. I tried briefly, but did
not want to damage it in the process. One roller buckle on
the bottom is missing, and though the other remains, it's
attachment is tenuous. Stitching has come loose on the
left end tab, of the inner flap, and tab is completely loose,
though it is still present inside the box. Not perfect, but
not too bad either, and Much Less common than the .58
Caliber Cartridge Boxes. These are sometimes hard to find
still retaining the US Plate, and/or both tins. A Nice
Displaying Early Pattern of 1861, .69 Caliber Cartridge
Box, Priced with it's few minor flaws in mind !
SOLD
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