Original U.S. Indian Wars Era USMC M1874 McKeever Cartridge Box for Trapdoor Springfield Rifle - Early USM Marine Corps Example Brown Bess Musket Parts Slight rust pits just on

Slight rust pits just on the hinge section of the Snider breach block but no pits anywhere else that we can see

lighter and slightly shorter version of the original M1 for the export market

depending on where the carrier was worn

It had numerous owners and was passed down in a family for generations:

though the trigger must be pulled quickly or the hammer can stick at half cock

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era USMC M1874 McKeever Cartridge Box for Trapdoor Springfield Rifle - Early USM Marine Corps Example Brown Bess Musket Parts Slight rust pits just onOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an exceedingly rare M1874 McKeever Cartridge box for the Trapdoor Springfield 45 70 rifle or carbine with embossing for USM, which is the early period embossing for the U. S. Marine Corps. The box is in fair service used condition with heavy crazing, but is still a solid example with a retained securing strap. This McKeever cartridge box measures 6 x 4. The front side is embossed USM, indicating early issue