Original U.S. Indian War M1885 Carbine Boot Scabbard First Pattern by Rock Island Arsenal OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT with and improved liner and

with and improved liner and chin strap assembly

This handsome percussion cap and ball sidearm is an early

The Indians attacked Companies B and G the same afternoon

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1820

Original U.S. Indian War M1885 Carbine Boot Scabbard First Pattern by Rock Island Arsenal OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT with and improved liner andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of a Model 1885 carbine boot scabbard. This boot exhibits a well documented anomaly found only on early production specimens. As discussed in detail on pages 139, 148, and 149 in Dorseys Indian War Cartridge Pouches, Boxes and Carbine Boots, these early production First Pattern Boots show evidence of having been assembled incorrectly at the Rock Island Arsenal. Apparently, either