Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 .69 Caliber Elongated Ball Cartridge Box with Original Tins, Shoulder Belt, and Plates MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly One of the largest customers

One of the largest customers for these was Wells Fargo

but nothing beyond the scope of normal use

The top cover bears serial number 9001 (struck through) and 1524 along with maker code bpr on this very fine example of the most prolific German issued Light Machine gun of WW2

were apparently made in India

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 .69 Caliber Elongated Ball Cartridge Box with Original Tins, Shoulder Belt, and Plates MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly One of the largest customersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an attractive example of a Federal Issue M 1861 . 69 Caliber Elongated Ball Cartridge Box. This was the Cartridge Box issued to troops armed with Rifled . 69 Caliber Rifles, such as the Rifled Model 1842 Springfield, etc. This is an excellent example of a complete Cartridge Box, complete with an intact closure tab, both Shoulder Sling Buckles, and matching original tins, Shoulder Belt (Strap), and both box