Original U.S. Civil War Named Model 1861 .58 Cal Type II Cartridge Box with US Plate and Sling by Christian Schaefer Storms of New York British Helmets Remington Arms and Union Metallic

Remington Arms and Union Metallic Cartridge were merged into a single company

and reorganization

but is available separately (Item #NB1859)

The wire throwing handle was sawn off the base

It does however have overall light oxidation staining from service on the exterior

Original U.S. Civil War Named Model 1861 .58 Cal Type II Cartridge Box with US Plate and Sling by Christian Schaefer Storms of New York British Helmets Remington Arms and Union MetallicOriginal Item: Only One Available. A very nice Model 1861 Civil War leather cartridge box. It features a clean US plate on the outer flap which is secured with wire, so it may not be the original Also uncommon to find with these cartridge boxes are the original sling, which this one has. The cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", Type II, The "US" plate is on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the