Original U.S. Indian Wars M1876 Prairie Cartridge Belt for Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 by Watervliet Arsenal Military Maps Staying aboard the “Orontes

Staying aboard the “Orontes

At the top of the dome the original ink dome stamp can still be partially seen

The stock is of walnut and the plain wood ramrod is no doubt a replacement although of some age

The barrel is

It was designed prior to the Handie-Talkie for use by Marine paratroops

Original U.S. Indian Wars M1876 Prairie Cartridge Belt for Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 by Watervliet Arsenal Military Maps Staying aboard the “OrontesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the Indian Wars in the 1870s and 1880s this is known as a Model 1876 Prairie Belt which is a leather and webbed ammunition belt with a single prong, square brass buckle and corresponding leather tab with six punched holes. It was designed for the Springfield trapdoor rifles and carbines in . 45 70 caliber. It is offered in excellent condition wand is nicely stamped on the leather section Watervliet