Real or reproduction?

[26Intrepid]

Another purchase I made a few months ago. I saw this ammo pouch listed for sale and thought it would look pretty authentic with my Civil war weapons. The seller had it listed as a reproduction. The leather is old and stiff… the belt is intact but cracked. The tin is missing, but everything else appears complete and hole. I figured it was a reproduction because the name and writing under the flap. The seller told me he was selling it for a friend who used it in Civil war re-enactments. I pretty sure it's an old reproduction… the "Watervliet Arsenal" has me wondering. Of course anything can be made or stamped to look original.

 

[captaindrew]

Yes it's a reproduction and the proper term is cartridge box. Not a bad one except that rivet on the flap is incorrect, maybe somebody's quick field repair. The quality vendors who produce these will sometimes stamp them with an arsenal mark.

 

[captaindrew]

I would recommend getting a set of tins for it, it will help keep it's proper shape.

 

[26Intrepid]

Thanks for your response