Original U.S. Indian Wars Era U.S.M.C. Marked M1874 McKeever Cartridge Box for Trapdoor Springfield Rifle Russian Headgear There is a lot of

There is a lot of verdigris buildup around the brass fittings

a mirror finish and a needle-like tip

and that the person marking neglected to invert the stamp to make a 6

Overall a very high quality USAAF CBI pilot uniform grouping with exception bullion patches and offered in very nice condition

in spite of all the use

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era U.S.M.C. Marked M1874 McKeever Cartridge Box for Trapdoor Springfield Rifle Russian Headgear There is a lot ofOriginal 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 U. S. M. C., which is one of the the period embossings for the U. S. Marine Corps. We have had models marked USM and USMC, and both were used during this period for the Marine Corps. The box is in stellar condition with very few flaws, and is one of the rarest pieces of 19th Century Marine