Original U.S. Civil War Mann’s Patent Cartridge Box With Sling by Gaylord of Chicopee Massachusetts US Civil War 52 caliber with a 40"

52 caliber with a 40" barrel

the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons)

almost impossible to find in today’s dry market

(War Department) and broad arrow markings

It arrived at New York on 4 January 1946

Original U.S. Civil War Mann’s Patent Cartridge Box With Sling by Gaylord of Chicopee Massachusetts US Civil War 52 caliber with a 40"Original Item: Only One Available. This Civil War issue Manns Patent original leather cartridge box for rifled musket or carbine ammunition which is complete with carry strap and its unique inside finger pull metal tin. The box, a variant Civil War ammunition holder, was part of a late War government contracted order for accoutrements. The Mann box was carried by many Federal soldiers during the latter part of the Civil War. Referred to as the Manns