Original Indian Wars U.S. Model 1885 Cavalry Carbine Sling Belt with Swivel 17th Century The leather reinforcement on the

The leather reinforcement on the back of the strap button is fully intact

The strap is named in ink pen to the original owner

and frame are marked with serial number 74752

In contrast with gas masks made later in the war

These are sometimes encountered but rarely that are fully wrapped in patterned wool with tassels and a tine head the reads

Original Indian Wars U.S. Model 1885 Cavalry Carbine Sling Belt with Swivel 17th Century The leather reinforcement on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Indian War U. S. Army Model 1885 Cavalry Carbine Belt with correct improved narrow swivel. The Carbine Belt is essentially a singlepoint sling used to shoulder the mounted troopers carbine while on horseback. The Model 1870 and 1885 Carbine Swivel loop is narrower than the more often found Model 1855 Swivel as used during the American Civil War. These belts were used to sling the carbine over the troopers shoulder