Equipment US
US Civil War, M1864 Cartridge Box, Metzger Mfg, IW 50-70 Modification
Equipment US
US Civil War, M1864 Cartridge Box, Metzger Mfg, IW 50-70 Modification
Item #65242 : Original era manufacture. A very sound original box with both of its tin compartments inside. Most of the leather finish remains intact. Maker marked on the interior, Metzger, Philadelphia with a US Ordnance Inspector stamp. All buckles and straps are present and intact. On the top of the box is an intriguing modification, being a folded leather tab with a brass hook attached. This appears to have been purposefully done with great attention to detail and workmanship. No idea who or when it was installed but will say that it matches the age and patina of the pouch perfectly. While attending the recent 2024 SOS Show in Louisville, I noted a similar pattern box offered for sale with the exact same hook at the top. It was identified as having been modified for the new (then) 50-70 cartridge.