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Rare US Army M1872 Composite Bunk with Original Bed Sack

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Rare US Army M1872 Composite Bunk with Original Bed Sack
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Has a head and foot piece. Made of cast iron and wrought iron. Has a large shield with USA in the center. This was the standard US Army barracks bed as seen in all US Army photos of the Indian Wars from 1872 until 1904 when a new type of barracks bed was adopted. The M1872 US Army Composite bunk bed head and foot pieces measure 11" wide at the Y feet which run the length wise with the bed and are vertical wrought iron construction measuring 32" wide and 24"tall. They used six inch wide boards that laid length wise from the head to the feet pieces to make up the bed plate form, so this can be adjusted for display whatever distance you want. These beds are very rare as these were all scrapped for metal after the adoption of the M1904 bed and particularly during WW1 and WW2. Original finish. Included is an original cover that they put straw into to put on the bed. **Very rare and excellent condition. Or you can display it without the boards. Cover is original and mint condition.** $1,000-$2,000
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