Original Rare U.S. Civil War Model 1857 Cartridge Box with Original Tins and Box Plate Holsters & Cases Muzzle velocity was rated at

Muzzle velocity was rated at 690 feet per second while maximum range was out to nearly 4

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Schermuly’s invention didn’t just disappear with the glory days of the British Empire

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Original Rare U.S. Civil War Model 1857 Cartridge Box with Original Tins and Box Plate Holsters & Cases Muzzle velocity was rated atOriginal 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,