Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 ”Universal” Carbine Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert Category_MG 42 Accessories All zippers are fitted with

All zippers are fitted with pull-tabs of brown leather

These were designed with side elastic drawstrings

and the cleaning rod is an unmatched replacement

- "MY OWN PAGE" a letter written by a company President Steltz to his salesman

It is possible that the body was originally anodized

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 ”Universal” Carbine Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert Category_MG 42 Accessories All zippers are fitted withOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Federal Issue Carbine Cartridge Box in excellent complete condition. This box is a nice example of the universal style of carbine box that became standard, with a removable wood block that could be changed to fit a variety of different cartridges. The box has the typical mid war style of attaching the latch tab by the means of a rivet and semi circle of stitching, but still conforms to older specifications