Civil War 1861 Cartridge Box By Decrow in Bangor Maine
Guns International #: 100716390 Seller's Inventory #: 30610
Category: Military Collectible US - Collectibles - Civil War
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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
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Description:
This is a Pattern of 1857 type, Model 1861 box complete with die-struck, lead-filled “US" brass plate, and has both tin inserts, as well as all straps and hardware, present. The leather remains supple with some mild crazing occurring at the flex point of the cover, and some heavier crazing and light flaking on the closure tab. The outer surfaces show minimal handling marks and scattered mild edge wear is evident, the interior showing only very light wear. Most of the original lacquer still remains on the buckles at the bottom of the box. The inner cover exhibits a sharp Maine contractor's stamp: "A.W. DECROW/MAKER/BANGOR, ME". Decrow was awarded two contracts between 1862 and 1863 for infantry accoutrements (10,500 for .58 cal., 2,500 for .69 cal.) The back side does have some light scuffs, particularly at one side of the strap that reveals a 1/4" tear. This is a very fine to excellent 1855 cartridge box from a seldom-encountered Maine contractor. {Ref. “Directory of American Military Goods Dealers & Makers 1785 – 1915" by Baselon & McGuinn; 1999}
SOLD
Manufacturer: U.S.
Model: 1861
Caliber Info: .58 Cal
Gauge Info: .58 Cal