November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/7/2018
Lot contains: A) Model 1885 Prairie Belt with saber hanger modifications, 45 loops, weak "Rock Island Arsenal" marking. CONDITION: Pliable leather with very minor crazing, no breakage or fraying on the loops. B) Model 1876 Prairie Belt, 54 loops, marked "Watervliet Arsenal". CONDITION: Pliable leather with minor crazing, loops with scattered minor fraying. C) Model 1876 Prairie Belt with 1879 trial modifications, 54 loops, weak "Watervliet Arsenal" markings. This belt retains 54 45/70 cartridges of various manufactures and ages, 27 being Benet inside-primed Frankfort Arsenal rifle cartridges dated 1881 CONDITION: Leather is a bit dry and shows moderate crazing, no breakage or fraying on the loops. From the Ray Bentley collection.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: Largest : 46" x 2 -1/4".