Original U.S. Indian Wars M1876 Prairie Cartridge Belt for Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 by Watervliet Arsenal British Awards Medals Badges Insignia Although superseded as a hand-thrown

Although superseded as a hand-thrown weapon by the Type 97 by the start of World War II it was still used by units in the Second Sino-Japanese War and by reserve forces

torches of almost any type were greatly appreciated and cherished by soldiers

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37" barrel with both rear and fore sights

Original U.S. Indian Wars M1876 Prairie Cartridge Belt for Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 by Watervliet Arsenal British Awards Medals Badges Insignia Although superseded as a hand-thrownOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the Indian Wars in the 1870s and 1880s this is known as a Model 1876 Prairie Belt which is a leather and webbed ammunition belt with a single prong, square brass buckle and corresponding leather tab with six punched holes. It was designed for the Springfield trapdoor rifles and carbines in . 45 70 caliber. It is offered in excellent condition wand is nicely stamped on the leather section Watervliet