Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy M1879 .45-70 USN Cartridge Box MP 44 some other countries do not

some other countries do not draw a distinction

The crossguard has a very crisp center block featuring engraved circles with a swas (hook cross) on either side

but as with all signal pistols

The British followed suit with their design of the No

would not work so firing was by a small trigger mechanism at the breech

Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy M1879 .45-70 USN Cartridge Box MP 44 some other countries do notOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very scarce model of cartridge box which opens in a peculiar way. The lid is secured by a securing knob on the right side, and lifts leftward held on by the strap on the left side. This example shows period alterations with old stitch holes still visible on the body. There was likely a knob at the bottom which is now on the right side. The lid is embossed with the U. S. N. insignia with small stamped star