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1892, U.S. ARMY, MILLS .38 CALIBER REVOLVER CAVALRY CARTRIDGE BELT RIG, WITH THE SCARCE MILLS “US” REVOLVER BELT PLATE, INCLUDES MILLS WIRE HOLSTER HANGER
This Mills Cavalry Pistol Cartridge Belt set dates from the Spanish American War, Indian Wars era, and is ready to display with your Model 1892 Colt Revolver.
This Mills Revolver Cartridge Belt is full length, and has all forty-five .38 caliber cartridge loops present, all in good condition with some minor wear or fraying. The belt is fitted with the scarce Mills “US” Revolver Cartridge Belt Plate, complete with the proper catch and the plate tongue is stamped with the correct Mills patent information “ANSON MILLS PAT. FEB. 1, 81”.The plate is full form with no damage or loss of finish and has not been polished, having a nice even patina.
The belt webbing retains a nice even dark blue color with no color loss or fading. The body of the belt is fitted with the proper series of 12 brass grommets for mounting the equipment hanger wires, with all the grommets still firmly mounted and intact.
The belt is fitted with the very rare Mills Holster Wire Hanger on the right side and with one of the Mills Sabre Strap Wire Hangers on the left side. Wire hangers, especially holster hanger wires, have become extremely rare and are now seldom found in the collector’s market. All wire hangers are in excellent condition, hold their proper shape and the hook is full length.
These Mills Revolver Cartridge Belts are not found as common as the rifle and carbine cartridge belts and even less so when found complete with the proper plate and catch to include the wires. This is a particularly nice set that will be a fine addition to your Spanish American War, Indian Wars collection displayed with one of the early .38 revolvers that are now growing in popularity.
References:
- Dorsey’s American Military and Naval Belts 1812-1902, on pages 315-317
- American Military Belt Plates, Michale J. O’Donnell & J. Duncan Campbell, Plate 886, page 569
This will be shipped via United Parcel Service (UPS) with full insurance and adult signature required upon receipt.
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