Original U.S. Civil War Named Model 1861 .58 Cal Type II Cartridge Box with Plate and Sling MP 44 The 27 1/4" blade is

The 27 1/4" blade is bright steel

Barbara Robinson (American Red Cross)

and really goes well with the overall condition of the katana

Our example is marked J

however those at the major arsenals were often not recorded

Original U.S. Civil War Named Model 1861 .58 Cal Type II Cartridge Box with Plate and Sling MP 44 The 27 1/4" blade isOriginal Item: Only One Available. A very nice Model 1861 Civil War leather cartridge box. It features a clean US plate on the outer flap and is still secured with the original leather tabs! Also uncommon to find with these cartridge boxes are the original sling, which this one has. The cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", Type II, The "US" plate is on the flap, Type II means there are two internal flaps. The July 1864 boxes discontinued use of the