We make a representative line of Federal Government and Confederate cartridge boxes and cap pouches for the Period 1833 through 1865. These boxes are all patterned from original specimens in our collection, boxes on loan from other private collections and collections in several museums.
Please note the hand stitching done in linen thread and the careful finishing job done on these goods. This fine hand craftsmanship is done by American workers here in our workshops.
We are the manufacturer and may not have all items in stock.
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Leather Preservation Please follow this link for more information on the care and feed of leather.
All "smoothout" leather (bridle) items (black and russet) are finished with period stains or dyes applied using period techniques. This has all come out of my extensive research on the 19th century tanning industry. The leather also has built in mold and mildew resistance in these period finishes. To see pictures of the dyeing process in action please follow the link below.
To see more pictures how they dyed leather during the 19th century.
We use 1860's period techniques to dye leather. An entire side is dyed at once and allowed three days to fully set up. The drying process makes the finish water resistant as called for by the Ordnance Dept.
Following period methods has made it difficult to stock leather items so there may be a delay in getting your leather goods.
This way of finishing can cause the dyed surface to turn white in cold weather. This is a common problem in period leather as well. This white can be cleared with an application of white vinegar.
This is all done in order to give you, the consumer the closest copy of the original items as possible.
Some are selling what they call "real" buff that is a yellowish color that is very soft and spongy, but according to the Ordnance dept. of the time the leather should be of a firm consistency, and should not be Spongy. Our buff leather is specially tanned for us and very closely matches what the original buff leather was like.
To see how to put on a Cartridge box sling please follow this link.
To see how to put on a box plate please follow this link
Improved 1808 cartridge box with inner flap and ears. To be used with flintlock
muskets. Front flap has highly ornate embossing. US and Eagle embossed in oval
wreath. We have an original of this box in our collection. We are now producing
this box here in our workshops. This is not an import. For use with a #261 white
buff sling only. (Order Sling Separately.)
The main difference between this box and the earlier one is the addition of a inner flap and a set of ears. This came about in the 1820's. This type of 1808 box was in use until the pattern 1828 box was adopted. Although there are records from the Arsenals in the late 1830's of having on hand 1808 boxes with ears and inner flap but not being embossed.
(Order Sling Separately)
The pattern 1841 cartridge box is a rifle or carbine box. First produced in 1839 without the implement pocket. In 1841 the implement pocket was added because of changes made in the Hall Carbine. (Ours is provided with the implement pocket) This box is designed for belt carriage only. The #297 small US Box Plate is used with this box. Used by dragoon and rifle regiments. Includes a **single tin. (Order Belt Separately) This box is completely Hand Sewn.
This box was produced as a replacement for the aging 1828 musket box (the 1808 with an embossed Eagle on the flap). This box is designed for sling carriage. Regulations state that it should carry 40 rounds of round ball or buck and ball ammunition. This box is provided with an implement pocket. The #299 US box plate is used for this box. *Double tins are included. (Order Sling Separately)
This box is completely Hand Sewn
Cartridge Box Slings
During the Mexican War caps were carried in the right hand jacket pocket. Problems with this method of carriage caused the first cap boxes to be produced. Cap boxes were made for each regiment, so designs and styles varied. Each Cap Pouch Is Provided With A Nipple Pick.
(Completely Hand Sewn)
The 1845 cap box is thought to be the first cap box the US army adopted.
All Belts Are Hand Made Here In Our Leather Shop
The 1839 belt issued to the infantry was a 1.5 inch wide belt with a loop on one end, this belt uses the small US belt plate. During the 1850's the width of the waist belt was increased to 1.9" wide, this belt uses the larger plate. This belt can be made in either in white buff or the white buff dyed black
or waxed and black bridle leather. Civil War photographs show evidence of the 1.9" wide belt was used by Federal troops during the war.
(Order Buckle Separately)
Please
follow this link to find out how to put a plate on a belt.
Uses #296 small US belt plate.
These belts are made with period loops. The loop is not large enough for the buckle to pass through. If you wish to have a larger loop on your belt you will need to specify when ordering. The larger loop is not period.
Uses #298 Large US belt plate.
These belts are made with period loops. The loop is not large enough for the buckle to pass through. If you wish to have a larger loop on your belt you will need to specify when ordering. The larger loop is not period.
Belt and Accoutrement Plates
#296 US Oval Belt Plate M1839 (Small) $25.00
#297 US Oval Box Plate M1839 (Small) $20.00
#302BP Brass Belt Plates (Cast) $25.00
Clipped Corner Rectangle (Specify white or yellow brass) * Plain Oval (Specify white or yellow brass)
#300 Round Eagle Breast Plate $25.00
This plate has two studs as seen in the photo. This style of plate began showing up in the late 1840's and was used until late 1862 when the arrow style of back came into use.
Baldrics and Scabbards
Introduced as a replacement for the Pattern of 1808 the
Pattern of 1828 differs in that the frog size has been reduced from 3 1/2 " to 2
1/2", the frog stud has been moved to the opposite side of the scabbard from
that on the 1808 pattern, and the frog hook has been changed to a stud. Buff
examples predominate those of black bridle leather examples.
The scabbard no longer has it's bare leather throat but is covered in a 2 1/2"
brass throat attached by copper rivets. The 3" brass finial is attached by two
copper rivets as well. This scabbard was in use during the transition period
between the Model 1816 bayonet and the Model 1835 bayonet so lengths will vary
accordingly to the bayonet used.
The Pattern of 1828 remained in official use until replaced by the Pattern of
1839. They continued in field service until replaced due to wear or damage.
Comes with Round Eagle breastplate.
Uses #SCB2410 Scabbard (Order Scabbard Separately)
Is made with the correct brass frog stud for attaching to the belt as well as the brass finial.
#24128 Pattern of 1828 Shoulder Belt (Baldric) in White buff leather with white metal round eagle plate $225.00
#24128 Pattern of 1828 Shoulder Belt (Baldric) in White buff leather with round eagle plate $205.00
#24128 Pattern of 1828 Shoulder Belt (Baldric) in White buff leather with brass oval plate $205.00
#241828HR Pattern of 1828 Shoulder Belt (Baldric) in black bridle leather with round eagle breast plate $130.00
#241828HRWP Pattern of 1828 Shoulder Belt (Baldric) in black bridle leahter with white metal eagle breast plate $165.00
#241828HRBP Pattern of 1828 Shoulder Belt (Baldric) in black bridle leather with brass oval breast plate $145.00
Has a brass top and brass button. (Specify if you are using the 1816, 1842 bayonet)
#HS2411 Pattern of 1840 US Waist Belt Scabbard, sewn frog (No Rivets) (White Buff Frog) (fully hand sewn scabbard) $225.00
Entering US service sometime during the 1840's was the angled
sewn scabbard and frog design. It was made for use with the Model 1816 and Model
1835 type bayonets, coming in two different lengths 16 3/4" and 19 1/2".
(Specify if you are using the 1816 or 1842 bayonet)
These scabbards are made up to fit original bayonets or 1842 bayonet, if you are using this for a different please specify when ordering.
All Musket slings are now made in the stained finish. For more information on stained finish please follow this link.
Gun Slings "musket sling"
From 1800 to 1839 there was litlle or no difference in the musket sling. This sling is based off the examples shown in the Summer 2002 Military Collector and Historian, Journal of the Company of Military Historians. This sling is 3'10" long and 1 1/4" wide. There is no buckle on this sling just one loop sewn to the sling and one loop that is not attached.
See pictures below
#270108R 1808 Musket sling in White Buff leather $90.00
#270108R 1808 Musket sling in Black leather $70.00
#270108R 1808 Musket sling in russet leather $70.00
These musket Slings are sold in russet only. They are not contracted for in black leather.
For instructions on how to put on a musket sling click here.
#271839 Pattern of 1839 Musket Sling $65.00
(Fits the 1842 Musket, Mississippi Rifle, 1816, and 1835)
Crown soap- 4oz of soap in a tin container $11.25
We are now offering this period soap for cleaning leather. This is based off a period recipe for soap liked by harness makers. This is not like modern saddle soaps but instead is mostly made from cod oil. This type of soap will clean the leather but not be harsh enough to damage the leather. Leather items should be cleaned with soap several times a year in order to prevent the build up of dirt and other things that will damage the grain surface.
#PW124 Preservation Wax $16.95
This is specially designed product to give you maximum life out of your leather items. This is the clear wax, for use on russet items. This wax contains a natural mold and mildew inhibiter, along with protection from insect damage.
#BPW125 Black Preservation Wax $18.95
This is specially designed product to give you maximum life out of your leather items. Lamp black has been added to help maintain the black color of your leather items. This wax contains a natural mold and mildew inhibiter, along with protection from insect damage.
Leather Preservation Please follow this link for more information on the care and feed of leather.
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