Original U.S. Indian Wars Era USMC M1874 McKeever Cartridge Box for Trapdoor Springfield Rifle - Early USM Marine Corps Example German Air Force Luftwaffe The rest of the finish

The rest of the finish most of the hardware is still a lovely factory blue

The instruction label is mostly intact and can be translated if you would wish to do so

The Schuylkill Arsenal was built in 1800 to function as a quartermaster and provide the U

a fleet oil tanker

in addition to the partial tear

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era USMC M1874 McKeever Cartridge Box for Trapdoor Springfield Rifle - Early USM Marine Corps Example German Air Force Luftwaffe The rest of the finishOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an exceedingly rare M1874 McKeever Cartridge box for the Trapdoor Springfield 45 70 rifle or carbine with embossing for USM, which is the early period embossing for the U. S. Marine Corps. The box is in fair service used condition with heavy crazing, but is still a solid example with a retained securing strap. This McKeever cartridge box measures 6 x 4. The front side is embossed USM, indicating early issue