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Antique Express Co's. Registered pouch.
Guns International #: 101555196 Seller's Inventory #: RJT#5653
Category: Collectibles - Western - Leather Goods
Seller's Information
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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: 345
Total Number of Listings: 7814
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.
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Description:
Here's a rare antique, 19th Century leather express pouch. These were used by Wells Fargo, Adams and American Express companies as well as the railroads. The "Registered pouch was carried right along with the Wells Fargo strong box and often had more valuables than the box it's self." It has a handle attached to the back. The flap is secured with a strap run through four brass loops on the front. The strap attaches to a loop on the back with a padlock. "The included pad lock is a reproduction" This is a very rugged, old express mailbag with heavy duty rivets up and down both sides. and around the bottom. The handle is attached with copper rivets. It shows staining and light wear and has a great look with rich coloring. It would look right in place on a frontier stagecoach or on board an early steam train express car. The belt is very solid and attached to its original brass latch at the end. Despite all the heavy loads this pouch has carried, even the bottom of this pouch is still in good shape. The leather is still pliable very few age cracks where the leather was flexed, with no holes, breaks or tears. For it's age this bag is very well preserved and would provide a century of service yet. It measures about 17 inches tall, 13 1/2 inches wide, and about 3 1/2 inches deep. There are no makers marks that I can find. It was an important piece of express and postal history that you don't find everyday. This would be a wonderful addition to a mining display, express collection or outlaw loot and strong box. I have added a reproduction iron padlock with keys just for fun. Other items show are not included.
Payment: Item, can be ordered on line with a credit card or paypal on our sight. Just Google (riverjunction) and type in the River Junction Trade Co. item number (5653) in the search box. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total. OR If you prefer: Pay by cash, postal money order, cashiers check, personal & business checks. We wait for checks to clear. We always answer questions and entertain offers. Have questions? Call me 563-880-4588. Jim
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