mspsarge
Jr. Member
- Dec 26, 2012
- 47
- 51
- Detector(s) used
- Fisher 1265x
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
I've posted this item on some different sites so it could be a repeat to some viewers...
In the early 1980's, this item was given to me from an individual who didn't want it any more. I was shocked he didn't want to keep it in the family. He stated he didn't want it in the house or his kids to find it. The individual was a total stranger and I was a young MSP Trooper working the front desk that day. He wanted us to destroy it stating we would know how properly dispose of it. Before leaving the lobby, he turned and said I could have it if I wanted it. What really surprised me was him saying it belonged to his grandfather originally. He offered no other information and gave me the paper sack containing it. I wasn't about to destroy it and i have it to this day.
It is a pattern 1870 McKeever cartridge case with attached leather belt. Affixed to the belt is a Civil War Eagle Wreath belt plate with the silver wreath still attached. The catch on the other end looks to be "field made" as the numbered match to the plate isn't there. Inside the cartridge case is an assortment of ammunition for several different calibers. The one 45-70 round I traded an ammo collector to get. The majority of the rounds are 30-40 Krag and some appeared to be tinned to some degree. The other calibers are foreign and I have been told the rig looks to be Spanish American War vintage. The cartridges have dates in the mid 1890's stamped on the ends. The case has no markings whatsoever as to its origin or arsenal.
Greg
In the early 1980's, this item was given to me from an individual who didn't want it any more. I was shocked he didn't want to keep it in the family. He stated he didn't want it in the house or his kids to find it. The individual was a total stranger and I was a young MSP Trooper working the front desk that day. He wanted us to destroy it stating we would know how properly dispose of it. Before leaving the lobby, he turned and said I could have it if I wanted it. What really surprised me was him saying it belonged to his grandfather originally. He offered no other information and gave me the paper sack containing it. I wasn't about to destroy it and i have it to this day.
It is a pattern 1870 McKeever cartridge case with attached leather belt. Affixed to the belt is a Civil War Eagle Wreath belt plate with the silver wreath still attached. The catch on the other end looks to be "field made" as the numbered match to the plate isn't there. Inside the cartridge case is an assortment of ammunition for several different calibers. The one 45-70 round I traded an ammo collector to get. The majority of the rounds are 30-40 Krag and some appeared to be tinned to some degree. The other calibers are foreign and I have been told the rig looks to be Spanish American War vintage. The cartridges have dates in the mid 1890's stamped on the ends. The case has no markings whatsoever as to its origin or arsenal.
Greg
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