Original Rare U.S. Civil War Model 1857 Cartridge Box with Original Tins and Box Plate Cannons The ring is attached to

The ring is attached to the top cap which has an internal hook linked to a friction wire

and the wood no longer fully covers the receiver tang

and has been painted over the original blued surface with sturdy black enamel paint

though the last few inches closest to the muzzle show significant oxidation

Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Model 1857 Cartridge Box with Original Tins and Box Plate Cannons The ring is attached toOriginal 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,