M24 Chaffee Posted August 10, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 10, 2013 One early model with sewn belt straps. 2 1861 types. Any comments welcome. Thanks, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M24 Chaffee Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted August 10, 2013 #4 "C.S. Storms maker NY" with pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted August 10, 2013 #5 "E.A. Crossman Newark NJ" also inspector marked but I can't make it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted August 10, 2013 #6 Letter "B" on inside flap of the Crossman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RelicHunter99 Posted August 10, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 10, 2013 They all look like 1861 models to me because of the integrated latch tab. It's part of the cover rather than sewn on. It is curious though that one does not have rivets on the belt loops. Where did you pick these old guys up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted August 10, 2013 They all look like 1861 models to me because of the integrated latch tab. It's part of the cover rather than sewn on. It is curious though that one does not have rivets on the belt loops. Where did you pick these old guys up? I was a little confused by the sewn loops. But I understand what you mean about the latch tab. It also has "US" embossed on the front. That one was included with a cartridge box (additional thread in this forum) that I bought from a militaria dealer at an antique mall. The "Storm" was purchased from a militaria shop in Trenton NJ and the "Crossman" at a gun show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6thCorp Posted August 12, 2013 Share #9 Posted August 12, 2013 I was a little confused by the sewn loops. But I understand what you mean about the latch tab. It also has "US" embossed on the front. That one was included with a cartridge box (additional thread in this forum) that I bought from a militaria dealer at an antique mall. The "Storm" was purchased from a militaria shop in Trenton NJ and the "Crossman" at a gun show. Before and early in the war, the belt loops were just sewn in place. As the failed rather quickly during field usage, they added the rivets to increase the durability of the belt loops. I believe this was true for both the type you have here and the so called "shield" front. Good Finds! and there's a militaria shop in Trenton? I've worked in the city for the past 8 years and do not know about. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted August 13, 2013 Before and early in the war, the belt loops were just sewn in place. As the failed rather quickly during field usage, they added the rivets to increase the durability of the belt loops. I believe this was true for both the type you have here and the so called "shield" front. Good Finds! and there's a militaria shop in Trenton? I've worked in the city for the past 8 years and do not know about. Ed It's called "Armies of the Past" and it's located on Greenwood Ave. The owner's name is Wayne. He only opens the shop on Saturdays. He has a website and it's best to call before you go because he isn't there every Sat. I've picked up some nice WWII items from him. If you go tell him Frank said "hello". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclay49 Posted June 3, 2014 Share #11 Posted June 3, 2014 you're exactly correct. earlier on in the war loops were sewn. later they finally realized the loops would not hold and break. same with cartridge boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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