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This is a very rare & original, leather covered, hexagonal tin and wood box containing ten original cylindrical tin cartridge tubes for the Spencer cavalry carbine or infantry rifle.The original dark brown leather is in fine condition, slightly crazed, but with still crisp and legible government and maker markings on the front: \"BLAKESLEE CARTRIDGE BOX/US/PATD. DEC. 4, 1864/REISSUED FEB. 7, 1865.\"; \"W.H. WILKINSON/MAKER/SPRINGFIELD, MASS./U.S.\" The seams are still intact except for a single short split on one side at the mouth. The leather has shrunk slightly which has exposed a bit of the underlying tin and the closure tab of the hinged lid has flaked and broken over time. The brass fittings all have a pleasant ochre patina and the shoulder strap is no longer present. What looks like the remnants of an old Bannerman price tag is still affixed to the angled brass fitting on the side wall. This is a fantastic piece of U.S. memorabilia and would make a stellar addition to any collection.
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