Indian War US Army Cavalry No. 2 Hagner Leather Cartridge Box .50-70 Original #5

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Indian War Era US Army Cavalry No. 2 Hagner Leather Cartridge Box for .50-70 Cartridges - Early 1870's - Very Nice Condition
Up for sale is a Indian War Era US Army No. 2 Hagner Leather Cartridge Box for .50-70 Cartridges.  This cartridge box is designed to hold 24 metallic .50-70 cartridges.  The Leather is soft and pliable.  No crazing of the leather.  Some light surface cracking on the leather flap.   There is a faint US in the Oval on the flap.  The retention strap and belt straps are intact and supple.  Internally it has the twenty-four bullet loops and a pocket for the M1868 combo tool.  The bullet loops show minor evidence of having cartridges in them.  It will be a welcomed addition to any Indian War Collection.
This box was developed by Major P.V. Hagner and was submitted and approved by the Cavalry and Infantry Equipment Boards in 1871 and 1872.
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