Item Description
Original Items: Only One Lot of 3 Available. Now this is a lovely grouping of 3 leather cartridge boxes for the Colt Model 1892 in .38 Caliber. All three pouches were made by the Rock Island Arsenal. The Colt M1892 Navy and Army was the first general issue double-action revolver with a swing out cylinder used by the U.S. military. In 1892, the revolver was adopted by the United States Army chambered for .38 Long Colt cartridges, and was given the appellation "New Army and Navy". Initial experience with the gun caused officials to request some improvements. This would be an ongoing condition, resulting in Models 1892, 1894, 1896, 1901, and 1903 for the Army, as well as a Model 1895 for the Navy and a Model 1905 Marine Corps variant.
The Pouches In This Lot:
- Rock Island Arsenal Marked 1903 Dated Pouch: The pouch is in good condition and does not have a wooden block insert. This pouch appears to have been “updated” of sorts with a standard pistol belt wire hook attachment. This was more than likely utilized as a tool pouch or possibly bandage pouch.
- Rock Island Arsenal Marked 1905 Dated Pouch: The pouch is still in great condition though the stitching on the left side is “popped”. The interior still retains the 12 round wood block insert which is marked R.I.A. 1905.
- R.I.A. Marked 1906 Dated Pouch: The pouch is still in great condition with solid stitching. The interior still retains the 12 round wood block insert which is marked R.I.A. 1905.
A wonderful trio of boxes ready for further research and display.
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