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VERY RARE EMBOSSED “CS” CONFEDERATE ARSENAL MADE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD
VERY RARE EMBOSSED “CS” CONFEDERATE ARSENAL MADE

CARTRIDGE BOX & SLING. “CS” embossed are the rarest and most desired of Confederate infantry cartridge boxes, especially with original slings. This is a classic CS box made only for over-the-shoulder strap with no provision for belt and lead finial. The sling is likely late war made from re-purposed harness leather pieced together when materials were getting in short demand by arsenals. CONDITION: craquelure on face and worn edges to box, sling is tightly attached and roller buckles are attached tightly showing sling and box are original to each other, finial has lead patina/oxidation, closure tab is professionally restored. PROVENANCE: Cullen Smith estate collection. (02-17246/JS). $15,000-18,000.