Model 1874 McKeever Cartridge Box Type 2.

Description

Model 1874 McKeever Cartridge Box Type 2.  A very nice example inside and out.  Holds 20 rounds of .45/70 ammunition. Type II’s retained the brass staples used to hold the sides and flap together.  Stamped Watervliet Arsenal on the back of lower tab leather (the stamping is faint).

A standard and popular cartridge box used by the Government from 1874 and with slight modifications into the 20th C.

Fine-Excellent.