This is one of the rarest cartridge boxes you'll get a chance at. This is the scarce Mann's patent cartridge box. They were designed by Colonel William Mann of the 7th Michigan Cavalry. He wanted to design a cartridge box that went in front of the soldier rather than dangling by his side by the usual shoulder strap. In addition from this type of position for carrying the tin on the inside has a tray that slides up to make the cartridge easier to get to, a great addition to the design. This one has the original main section without a tray. This is the version that was made to be used for pistols. It has the open tray to hold the packs of pistol cartridges. The outer flap of this box has a fine mark of "US" and the wording around the "US" reads "COL. MANN'S PATENT REISSUE JUNE 7TH 1864" and "E. GAYLORD MAKER CHICOPEE, MASS." You can also see the inspector cartouche of T. J. Sheppard. The original closure tab and brass finial are still present on the cartridge box. The closure tab is still present and it looks well. As you can see this one has a beautiful black tone to the leather and it displays superbly. These boxes were so unique that of the few regiments that were equipped with them. After one battle they were able to distinguish the dead men of the regiment because only they had the Mann's boxes on. If you can find an old copy of the 2001 North South Trader Magazine article it tells some of the history of this truly revolutionary designed cartridge box. This box came from the collection of Mr. Paul Johnson who wrote the book on Civil War cartridge boxes. He also wrote a reference piece on these Mann's boxes. This is a fantastic piece that is one of the scarcest of all Civil War cartridge boxes.

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