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All smooth (bridle) out leather items (black and russet) are finished with period stains or dyes, using period dyeing and finishing 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.
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.
We make reproduction that the US Army used during this period. We have no research on US Marines nor do we make Marine Corp items.
At the direction of Secretary of War Henry Dearborn the Purveyor of Public Supplies Tench Cox began working on new accoutrements late in 1807. It would appear that with the anticipated large increase in the the Regular Army and desire to more uniformly equip the state militias the intent was to create "national patterns" for accouterments. The description of the box is as follows: Cartridge Box -- the wood in point to contain 26 cartridges, with a tin case under the wood, in 3 apartments, those at the ends of equal size to contain 12 cartridges, the middle one flints, on the outside of the box under the flap a place for oil rags, ect., a black leather belt of 2 1/2 inches, secured by strong buckles in the bottom.
A later description of the new box dated 31 May 1808 is as follows: I am not purchasing cartouche boxes, but proposals may be sent is --- our new boxes are with blocks bored for 26 cartridges of ball nineteen to the pound of stout leather, having under the Block a tin with three compartments for 6 cartridges to be in each end compartments end for flints and oil rags in the middle one. To this a little leather pocket in the front of the cartridge box affords admittance.
Copy from Military Collector and Historian, Journal of the Company of Military Historians, Vol. 37 #2.
Written by Frederick Gaede, Page 98.
These early boxes did not have inner flaps or ears. Our reproduction is a black box with a wooden block bored for 26 rounds and a tin with three compartments. There is a pocket "door" in the box to allow access to the center compartment of the tin through the body of the box.
Please order sling separately.
#201 Pattern of 1808 "late" Cartridge Box .69 caliber $295.00
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.
Please order sling separately.
# 203RW Militia Cartridge Box $315.00
We have copied this box from one in the Jarnagin Collection. This box came to us from the North Carolina back woods. The box comes with a wooden block bored for 24 holes, and there is a compartment under the block for storage of flint extra cartridges and etc. There is a unique geometric pattern in the original box that has been painstakingly copied in the reproduction. This box is designed to be carried on a sling.
Please order sling separately.
Cartridge Box Belts (slings)
These were contracted for both black bridle leather and buff (white buff)
These slings are 2 1/2 inches wide and 66" long. If longer length is required please specify when placing your order.
#1808SLWB 1808 Cartridge Box Sling in white buff leather $95.00
#1808SLHR 1808 Cartridge Box Sling This is a bridle leather dyed black. $75.00
Militia Cartridge Box Slings
#262 Linen Sling (Natural Color
with leather ends) 2" Wide $52.00
#263 Black Treated Linen Sling
with leather ends 2" Wide $65.00
The Pattern of 1808 shoulder belt is 2 1/2" wide made
of white buff or black bridle leather. Both types were manufactured concurrently
with neither superseding the other. It is thought that the black bridle leather
examples are the earliest pattern. During the War of 1812 a shortage of buff
leather caused the government to order 25,000 "black leather belts for cartouche
boxes and bayonet scabbards." The shortage of white leather appears to have been
a problem as late as 1817 as requisitions for black leather continue through
that year.
With the shoulder belt (baldric) comes a wide, double throated frog which may
have been patterned after earlier British examples. Soldiers carried the bayonet
in the lower frog, if promoted to sergeant the bayonet was carried in the upper
frog and the sword was carried in the lower frog. The Pattern of 1808 shoulder
belt and scabbard went through a long career in US service being replaced by the
Pattern of 1828.
This comes with the Oval Brass plate if a white Metal plate is
needed please specify when ordering.
Pattern of 1808 Shoulder Belt (Baldric) in black bridle leather with Silver oval plate (call or email for infromation)
#2410SC 1808 Scabbard for #2410 Baldric $109.00
The scabbard fastens in the frog with a correct brass hook and the small finial tip is in brass also. Specify the type of triangle bayonet to be used in the scabbard; 1812, 1816, Charleville, or Brown Bess. (Specify Blade length)
Gun Slings "musket sling"
From 1800 to 1839 there was little or no difference in the musket sling. This sling is based off an article 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.
These musket Slings are sold in russet only. They were 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)
This is the first sling made of russet leather and brass hook. This sling is 44" long, and this is true that the sling for the 42 musket is shorter than that of the 1855. For more information on this sling please see Summer 2002 issue Military Collector and Historian, Journal of the Company of Military Historians.
This belt utilizes a military type buckle, brass with iron tongue. It is well suited for military, militia, or frontier civilian use.
Brown (oil finish) Roughout Black Roughout
Brown (oil finish) Smoothout Black Smoothout
This is a special order item.
When ordering this item please specify a waist size.
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.
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.
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.
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