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Antique Express & Postal Service Registered pouch with original lock. Guns International #: 101014880 Seller's Inventory #: RJT#4935 Category: Collectibles - Western - Military Collectible US Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: River Junction Trade Co. Company: Box 275 McGregor, Ia. 52157 Member Since: 10/20/09 First Name: Jim Last Name: Boeke State: Iowa Zip: 52157 Country: United States Phone: (563) 880-4588 Phone2: (563) 880-4588 Fax: (563) 873-3647 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 344 Total Number of Listings: 7835 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: credit card, M O, Personal check About Us: RIVER JUNCTION TRADE Co. Deals in one-of-a-kind pieces that define WILD WEST AMERICANA. Our collection, includes Historic Antiques, Firearms, and 19th Century Dry Goods, Old West Clothing, Hats, Gun Leather and Custom Gun Grips. To review this item, Copy the Seller's FOUR DIGIT NUMBER from the top of this page CLICK THE BLUE LINK BELOW TO VISIT OUR SITE and paste the four digit number into the search box. This item can ship from our on hand stock or sometimes as in the case of some gun grips is made to your order. You can order online. WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY CREDIT CARD FEE. Order with a credit card or pay-pal on our site or mail check. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total. We answer questions. Call Jim 563-880-4588. Visit Our Website Description: Here's a rare, 19th Century heavy leather mail/express pouch. The "Registered pouch was carried right along with the Wells Fargo strong box and other company treasure boxes and often had more valuables than the box it's self." The bag flap is secured with a strap run through four iron loops on the front. The strap attaches on the back with a padlock. This padlock is the original lock that was attached at the origin express office and was shipped without the key to the destination office where it was opened with a duplicate key. NOTE this ORIGINAL PADLOCK & KEY are numbered to match (#81). This is a very rugged, old express bag with heavy duty rivets up and down both sides. The handle is attached with rivets. It shows age and wear but has a great look with rich coloring in an Old West style. The belt is still solid and attached to its original steel latch at the end. The leather is still pliable with no holes, breaks or tears. The stitching on the flap is tight and strong without a single stitch missing. For it's age this bag is well preserved and would provide a century of service yet. It measures about 13 inches high not including the handle, 12 inches wide. On the flap is a riveted on tag #19. There is no makers name on the bag. It was an important piece of express and postal history that you don't find everyday. The original Padlock is maked "MILLER LOCK CO. PHILA. USA" . Other items shown pictured are not included. Payment Cash, postal money order, cashiers check, personal & business checks. Can be ordered with a credit card or paypal at wxx.riverjunction,cxx just type in the number 4935 in the search box. We always answer questions and entertain offers. SOLD |