Original U.S. Early Civil War Cavalry Carbine Model 1861 “Universal” Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert Belgian Militaria which filled the demand when

which filled the demand when issue fighting knives were scarce

An ANTIQUE made in 1891

This example is signed E

It still retains all of its British Markings

Original U.S. Early Civil War Cavalry Carbine Model 1861 “Universal” Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert Belgian Militaria which filled the demand whenOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Federal Issue Carbine Cartridge Box in very good complete condition. This box is a nice example of the universal style of carbine box that became standard, with a removable wood block that could be changed to fit a variety of different cartridges. The box has the typical mid war style of attaching the latch tab by the means of a rivet and semi circle of stitching, but still conforms to older specifications