Original Rare U.S. Civil War Model 1857 Cartridge Box with Original Tins and Box Plate U.S. Ordnance Reiser of Munich

Reiser of Munich

and was twice Mentioned in Despatches

medical evacuation (MEDEVAC)

This design also made it very easy to convert to a centerfire cartridge

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Model 1857 Cartridge Box with Original Tins and Box Plate U.S. Ordnance Reiser of MunichOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an attractive example of a Federal Issue M 1857 Cartridge Box. This is a genuine article made by the firm of J. I. Pittmann. The Box is complete with an intact closure tab, both Shoulder Sling Buckles, and matching original tins. This is a scarce cartridge box. With the adoption of new model arms In 1855 the army decided to modify the design and size of the cartridge box. A new pattern was adopted in 1857,