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CANVAS & LEATHER PRAIRIE BELT

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
CANVAS & LEATHER PRAIRIE BELT
CANVAS & LEATHER PRAIRIE BELT. Authentic prairie belt with square brass buckle & tong that is 47" overall length including the buckle and a 13-3/8" leather billet. The tip of the billet is marked "Watervliet Arsenal" and the very tip is stamped "A.R. Smith". The back of the tip has inspector initials "H.C." The canvas body of the belt has 54 canvas loops for 45-70 cartridges and is stenciled on the inside "L. COLEMAN." CONDITION: Well used but still intact with several frayed loops. Canvas is soiled and stained with a dark brownish patina. Leather billet is completely intact showing moderate to heavy wear and light crackling but still flexible and usable. A rare Indian Wars item. 4-54979 JR425 (300-600)