Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 ”Universal” Carbine Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert Category_MG 42 Accessories These were designed with side

These were designed with side elastic drawstrings

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

The Mark II* was a transitional model designed to use the new simplified parts but was compatible with the Mark II

It is possible that the body was originally anodized

could exhibit additional imperfections

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 ”Universal” Carbine Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert Category_MG 42 Accessories These were designed with sideOriginal 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