Original Item: Only One Available. Original Federal Issue Carbine Cartridge Box in excellent 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 in having a horizontal belt loop and bottom buckles for use on a shoulder sling that was rarely employed. Unfortunately the tab is torn by the hole for securing the tab, but this example appears to have been period-altered where both belt loops were removed and replaced with a horizontal strap as shown.

This is a nice altered example of a Civil War “Universal” Carbine Cartridge Box that has great color and finish. Both buckles are in place, as is interior wood block bored out for twenty carbine cartridges. (Spencer rounds fit perfectly.) The cover shows some minor crazing from flexing and the reverse shows some handling marks. The tabs and inner flap show a deep luster. This example was manufactured by Dingee & Lorigan of New York as embossed on the interior flap. Measures approximately 8" x 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".

Overall, an excellent example of a Federal Issue Carbine Cartridge Box, perfect for the Civil War Collector!