Rare Spencer Rifle Cartridge Box Blakeslee Ammunition Civil War Box
Guns International #: 100552373 Seller's Inventory #: 28503
Category: Gun Accessories - Civil War Carbines
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
This is a very rare & original, leather covered, hexagonal tin and wood box containing ten original cylindrical tin cartridge tubes for the Spencer cavalry carbine or infantry rifle.The original dark brown leather is in fine condition, slightly crazed, but with still crisp and legible government and maker markings on the front: "BLAKESLEE CARTRIDGE BOX/US/PATD. DEC. 4, 1864/REISSUED FEB. 7, 1865."; "W.H. WILKINSON/MAKER/SPRINGFIELD, MASS./U.S." The seams are still intact except for a single short split on one side at the mouth. The leather has shrunk slightly which has exposed a bit of the underlying tin and the closure tab of the hinged lid has flaked and broken over time. The brass fittings all have a pleasant ochre patina and the shoulder strap is no longer present. What looks like the remnants of an old Bannerman price tag is still affixed to the angled brass fitting on the side wall. This is a fantastic piece of U.S. memorabilia and would make a stellar addition to any collection.
SOLD
Manufacturer: Spencer
Model: Ammo