USN Pistol Cartridge Box - Inventory Number: LEA 197 / SOLD
A belt-mounted revolver cartridge box with embossed “USN” on
the cover flap, intended to hold six boxes of percussion revolver cartridges.
The inner flap is marked “P.N.H. / NY”, and is still clear and legible The
exterior leather is in good condition, some flaking along the edges of the
cover, and on the flex points of the single belt loop on the back. The inner
flap is solidly affixed, lacking the bottom of the closure tab. The interior compartment is present and in
sound condition. The tab retains the
scarce metal fitting. This is a hard-to-find Civil War navy item in good
overall condition.
Inventory Number: LEA 197 / SOLD