Guns International #: 102264801
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Guns International #: 102264801
Category - Collectibles - Civil War
- Military Collectible US
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Seller: Bobinwmass
Member Since: 2/19/23
State:
Massachusetts
Country: United States
Active Listings: 21
Total Listings: 57
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Shipping to the lower 48 contiguous states. Shipping price for specific item included in item description. Three day inspection and return policy on all items. Payment Methods: Check or Money Order, Paypal (plus 3% fee) for non-firearm related items, layaways considered..
About Us: Recently retired, starting to sell off my militaria collection of 30 years. New to this site, but have sold on other sites for years with 100% positive feedback under same user ID.
Model 1839 Artillery Belt Plate on Original Belt w/ Partial Scabbard
Description: Offered is a Model 1839 two-piece tongue and wreath Artillery belt plate on the original belt with a partial scabbard still attached. The 1839 Artillery belt plate was an improvement that replaced the earlier two-piece plates that locked together with a rather flimsy "S" hook. The 1839 plate was regulation for use by foot and mounted artillery, the belts differing depending on the sword being used. This set up here would have been used by heavy or foot artillery, as well as Infantry NCO's until the new Model 1840 NCO sword came into use in the mid 1840's. Originally in white buff leather, in 1851 Army regulations changed, saying belts should be black. The M1839 belts already in service at that time had their exterior surfaces blackened. I believe that was done to this belt, as you can see many areas where the black has faded or worn, and the leather looks lighter underneath. Since most of the belts in Federal service were reportedly updated to the new Model 1851 Sword Belt plate when they were blackened to meet the new regulations, I think it likely that this may have been used by some state militia. All leather and stitching is strong, and belt plate is still strongly attached. When the belt plates were made, the tongue and wreath portions were each punched with 1, 2, or 3 dots to help keep the corresponding parts matched during the assembly process. You can see the 2 dots on the reverse of the tongue portion, the corresponding part of the wreath portion can’t be seen as it sewn under the leather of the belt. The whole rig was apparently stored folded up, and must have gotten soaked during storage, as it dried very hard and stiff and the partial scabbard is misshapen so that a sword will not go into it. I did do one treatment with Pecard leather conditioner which helped a bit, but the leather remains stiff. It stills displays great, especially if you put a Model 1832 Foot Artillery sword next to it (and I just happen to have one of those up for sale also if you take a look at my other items). In recent months I have seen The Horse Soldier sell two of these buckles for $750 each, buckle alone. Here’s your chance to get the buckle, original belt, and a partial scabbard for the same price. Please take a look at all the photos as they provide the best description of condition. Three day return privilege, buyer pays return shipping. Shipping to the lower 48 Contiguous states. Shipping cost $25.00 for Priority Mail with insurance. SOLD |
Guns International #: 102264801
Guns International #: 102264801