McKeever Belt Cartridge Box, Indian Wars Era, US Military Issue
$185.00
This nice McKeever Belt cartridge box likely dates from the mid to late 1870's. It has the bulge in the side to make space for a small tool for disassembling a rifle. The holder remains but the tool is missing. The cartridge box is black leather, indicating use before the Army switched to russet leather in the 1890s. There is a bellows made of webbing behind each row of cartridges, so the rows will incline forward slightly when opened to allow easy extraction. The hinge is a simple brass rod passing under the two sections, connected at the ends. The internal webbing is in good condition, stitching is solid and there are no tears in the shell sleeves. The leather of the body is in good condition for its age, there is some crazing to the leather appropriate for age and use. The belt loops remain solid, again crazing and surface cracking of leather appropriate for age. The closure tab is solid and continues to hold the box securely closed. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The box is approx. 6 5/8 inches long, 4 1/4 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide when closed. When opened is it approx. 6 3/4 inches long, 7 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide.
The McKeever cartridge box is named for its designer, First Lieutenant Samuel McKeever of the US 2nd Infantry Regiment. Originally designed in 1874, these cartridge boxes continued to be used in various styles by the US Army till 1910.
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The box is approx. 6 5/8 inches long, 4 1/4 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide when closed. When opened is it approx. 6 3/4 inches long, 7 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide.
The McKeever cartridge box is named for its designer, First Lieutenant Samuel McKeever of the US 2nd Infantry Regiment. Originally designed in 1874, these cartridge boxes continued to be used in various styles by the US Army till 1910.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
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This nice McKeever Belt cartridge box likely dates from the mid to late 1870's. It has the bulge in the side to make space for a small tool for disassembling a rifle. The holder remains but the tool is missing. The cartridge box is black leather, indicating use before the Army switched to russet leather in the 1890s. There is a bellows made of webbing behind each row of cartridges, so the rows will incline forward slightly when opened to allow easy extraction. The hinge is a simple brass rod passing under the two sections, connected at the ends. The internal webbing is in good condition, stitching is solid and there are no tears in the shell sleeves. The leather of the body is in good condition for its age, there is some crazing to the leather appropriate for age and use. The belt loops remain solid, again crazing and surface cracking of leather appropriate for age. The closure tab is solid and continues to hold the box securely closed. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The box is approx. 6 5/8 inches long, 4 1/4 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide when closed. When opened is it approx. 6 3/4 inches long, 7 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide.
The McKeever cartridge box is named for its designer, First Lieutenant Samuel McKeever of the US 2nd Infantry Regiment. Originally designed in 1874, these cartridge boxes continued to be used in various styles by the US Army till 1910.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
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The box is approx. 6 5/8 inches long, 4 1/4 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide when closed. When opened is it approx. 6 3/4 inches long, 7 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide.
The McKeever cartridge box is named for its designer, First Lieutenant Samuel McKeever of the US 2nd Infantry Regiment. Originally designed in 1874, these cartridge boxes continued to be used in various styles by the US Army till 1910.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Do you love antique militaria? Check out our offerings at:
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This nice McKeever Belt cartridge box likely dates from the mid to late 1870's. It has the bulge in the side to make space for a small tool for disassembling a rifle. The holder remains but the tool is missing. The cartridge box is black leather, indicating use before the Army switched to russet leather in the 1890s. There is a bellows made of webbing behind each row of cartridges, so the rows will incline forward slightly when opened to allow easy extraction. The hinge is a simple brass rod passing under the two sections, connected at the ends. The internal webbing is in good condition, stitching is solid and there are no tears in the shell sleeves. The leather of the body is in good condition for its age, there is some crazing to the leather appropriate for age and use. The belt loops remain solid, again crazing and surface cracking of leather appropriate for age. The closure tab is solid and continues to hold the box securely closed. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The box is approx. 6 5/8 inches long, 4 1/4 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide when closed. When opened is it approx. 6 3/4 inches long, 7 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide.
The McKeever cartridge box is named for its designer, First Lieutenant Samuel McKeever of the US 2nd Infantry Regiment. Originally designed in 1874, these cartridge boxes continued to be used in various styles by the US Army till 1910.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Do you love antique militaria? Check out our offerings at:
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The box is approx. 6 5/8 inches long, 4 1/4 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide when closed. When opened is it approx. 6 3/4 inches long, 7 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide.
The McKeever cartridge box is named for its designer, First Lieutenant Samuel McKeever of the US 2nd Infantry Regiment. Originally designed in 1874, these cartridge boxes continued to be used in various styles by the US Army till 1910.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Do you love antique militaria? Check out our offerings at:
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