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US M1851 CAVALRY BELT RIG WITH M1872 HOLSTER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,200.00 USD
US M1851 CAVALRY BELT RIG WITH M1872 HOLSTER.
This lot consists of a fine M1851 cavalry belt with a standard M1851 eagle belt plate with silver wreath. The black bridle leather belt has a ring for an over-the-shoulder strap and a rectangular connector; the opposite ring is for supporting the cavalry saber. The belt is complete with two long black bridle leather sword straps and a shorter suspension strap. Also included is a scarce M1872 holster for an M1860 army revolver. The flap is embossed with a “US” in an oval, and the inside of the holster is marked “MADE BY J.I. PITTMAN N-Y”. Interestingly, the carbine box that is included with this group is also marked “MADE MY J.I. PITTMAN N-Y”. Lastly, the rig includes a regulation cap box with no wool or pick. The inside flap is marked “SH YOUNG & CO. NEWARK N.J.” and the outside flap is marked with an oval “US” inspector’s mark from White. CONDITION: the belt does show notable crazing but very little flaking. The condition of the sword straps is roughly the same, as is the holster. The carbine box shows light overall wear with light flexing at the top. Cap box shows very little wear. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. (02-22069/BF). $1,600-2,200.