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Ref.nummer: LEAT0062
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WATERVLIET ARSENAL MODEL 1881 CARTRIDGE BOX

U.S. Model 1881 Watervliet Arsenal Cadet Mc. Keever Fourth Type cartridge box, as used by cadets at West Point. Caliber 45-70. With twin, slotted brass buckles secured at their base by stitched leather chapes. Above them, and unique to the Cadet Mc. Keever, are two horizontal leather loops, which serve to secure the cloth shoulder strap and keep the box hanging against the body. Has the soft canvas cartridge loops and bellows. Markings; Watervliet Arsenal on left side of box body, and Co."B" (a cadet unit mark probably applied at West Point) on lower side of canvas. Fine + condition.

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