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Lot of 6 Cartridge Belts

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Lot of 6 Cartridge Belts
1) Money belt with large caliber loops, 3" wide. Hibbard Spencer & Bartlett (HSB intertwined) marked. Excellent condition with embossed design.
2) Pistol belt with .45 caliber loops, 2" wide. Excellent condition.
3) Pistol belt with .45 caliber loops, 2 1/4" wide. Fancy billet design. Very good condition, missing 4 loops.
4) Pistol style belt with .38 cal. loops. 2" wide with inscription written in ink on buckle billet "Presented by Lt. Col. Antonio Ramos ... ?" and under buckle "... was arrested by Capt. Jerry Gray (of Texas Rangers?) May 13th 1921" Trimmer in places, overall fair condition.
5) Rifle cartridge belt with double stitching, lining, and tapered ends. Large rectangular nickel buckle. 3 1/4" wide.
6) Frontier or ranch made belt with handmade cartridge pouch. Tanned leather with flap over 16 separate shell holders, very large caliber, .50 or 1 buffalo hunter cartridge. Commercial belt ends.

PROVENANCE: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Sale to benefit the collections of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.