U. S. Accoutrements
FEATURES INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE
Hand Applied Period Finish
Hand Made Cartridge Box Tins Are Included At No Extra Charge
Hand Stitching with correct thread and stitches per inch
All hardware is period correct of correct materials and design
Hand Applied Period Finish
Hand Made Cartridge Box Tins Are Included At No Extra Charge
Hand Stitching with correct thread and stitches per inch
All hardware is period correct of correct materials and design
All our U.S. Accoutrements are custom made here in our shop in Neosho. They are hand sewn with hand waxed linen thread and made of top grade leather. The period finish is hand applied to finish out the items. Each item is a faithful copy of its original counterpart. These are museum quality U. S. Accoutrements Sets suitable for use in reenacting, museum exhibition and for collectors of a dying art form.
We Offer U. S. Accoutrements On This Page In Sets and As Individual Items.
Note: You May Also Click Here To Purchase U. S. Gun Slings, Canteen Straps & Scabbards Individually or in Combo Sets To Save On Shipping
Note: You May Also Click Here To Purchase U. S. Gun Slings, Canteen Straps & Scabbards Individually or in Combo Sets To Save On Shipping
Pre-War/Early-War Pattern Boxes
Available In The Following Styles
*Pattern 1839 .69 Caliber Round Ball Cartridge Box
*Pattern 1839 Rifle or Carbine Cartridge Box for waist belt only
*Boyd and Sons Boston Pattern 1839 Round Ball Cartridge Box With Makers Mark
Pattern 1839 .69 Caliber Round Ball Cartridge Box
Pattern 1839 Rifle or Carbine Cartridge Box for waist belt only.
(The Pattern 1839 Carbine Box is exactly like the Rifle Cartridge Box but without the tool pouch.)
Boyd and Sons Boston Pattern 1839 Cartridge Box
Pattern 1857 Set Of Unmarked Accoutrements
The unmarked Early War Pattern 1857 Set includes the cartridge box, waxed flesh shoulder belt, waxed flesh waist belt with leather loop, New York Arsenal type cap pouch and a two rivet bayonet scabbard. It comes complete with stamped brass, block tin filled plates (Eagle, Waist & Box) correctly installed on the set.
Available In The Following
*Pattern 1857 .58 Caliber Rifle Musket Set with the Eagle, Box and Belt Plates
*Pattern 1857 .69 Caliber Rifle Musket Set with the Eagle, Box and Belt Plates
*Pattern 1857 .69 Caliber Round Ball Set with the Eagle, Box and Belt Plates
Available In The Following
*Pattern 1857 .58 Caliber Rifle Musket Set with the Eagle, Box and Belt Plates
*Pattern 1857 .69 Caliber Rifle Musket Set with the Eagle, Box and Belt Plates
*Pattern 1857 .69 Caliber Round Ball Set with the Eagle, Box and Belt Plates
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The Pattern 1857 Pattern Boxes are the early-war Federal contract boxes generally found without makers marks and with out rivited belt loops. Some boxes were made with the belt loops spaced widely apart per the New York Arsenal pattern. The Allegheny Arsenal set had the belt loops centered under the shoulder belt loops. 
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Unmarked Cartridge Box Pattern 1857 in .58 Caliber Rifle Musket or .69 Caliber Rifle Musket or .69 Caliber Round Ball
$165.00
Complete Jewell Pattern 1857 Accoutrements Set
These are pattern 1857 sets marked Jewell Maker Hartford, Connecticut. These sets are available in .58 and .69 caliber rifled musket and in .69 caliber smooth bore. The sets include the cartridge box with correct chain stitched tool pouch, the U. S. marked cap box, smooth out shoulder belt, smooth out waist belt with leather loop and a Jewell reversed riveted bayonet scabbard or optional Jewell Scabbard with the frog chain stitched per original examples. Plates are included with the complete Jewell Pattern 1857 Sets
These are pattern 1857 sets marked Jewell Maker Hartford, Connecticut. These sets are available in .58 and .69 caliber rifled musket and in .69 caliber smooth bore. The sets include the cartridge box with correct chain stitched tool pouch, the U. S. marked cap box, smooth out shoulder belt, smooth out waist belt with leather loop and a Jewell reversed riveted bayonet scabbard or optional Jewell Scabbard with the frog chain stitched per original examples. Plates are included with the complete Jewell Pattern 1857 Sets
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Click Here to Learn more about Pliny Jewell, Sr. and the Jewell Factory shown above (Circa 1860's) that was located at the corner or Trumbull and Hicks streets in Hartford, CN
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Unmarked 1861 Pattern U.S. Accoutrements Set
No makers mark were required on accoutrements early in the war. To combat poorly made goods the Federal Government finally started requiring federal contractors to mark their products starting July of 1862. However there was a transitional period and many of the government arsenals did not start marking their products until later in 1862.
This Unmarked 1861 Accoutrements Set includes a Cartridge Box with riveted belt loops and tool pouch, Cap Box, Waist Belt, Shoulder Belt, Bayonet Scabbard with Oval US Box Plate, Oval US Waist Belt Plate and the Eagle Shoulder Belt Plate. You can choose either the Allegheny Arsenal or the New York Arsenal Style Cap Box.
This Unmarked 1861 Accoutrements Set includes a Cartridge Box with riveted belt loops and tool pouch, Cap Box, Waist Belt, Shoulder Belt, Bayonet Scabbard with Oval US Box Plate, Oval US Waist Belt Plate and the Eagle Shoulder Belt Plate. You can choose either the Allegheny Arsenal or the New York Arsenal Style Cap Box.
Buy a full set or you may buy individual pieces below.
Save on shipping by selecting the full set or a combination of individual Basic 1861 U. S. Accoutrements items.
Save on shipping by selecting the full set or a combination of individual Basic 1861 U. S. Accoutrements items.
Eastern & Western Contractors - Pattern 1861 Accoutrments
In July of 1862 the federal government begin to require contractors to mark their products. However there was a transitional period and many of the government arsenals did not start marking their products until later in 1862. The Pattern 1861 .69 Caliber Smooth Bore Cartridge Boxes went out of production in February 1862. Following that date, when smooth bore arms were issued the .69. rifled musket box was issued. When necessary, cartridge boxes were issued on the basis of if the ammunition fits, use it.
Eastern Contractors
Pattern 1861 Accoutrements
C. S. Storms - New York
J.B. Thaxter - Portland Maine
Boyd and Sons - Boston
The Pattern 1861 Accoutrements Sets produced by Eastern Contractors consisted of a both a .58 and .69 caliber Rifled Musket Cartridge Box, along with a Cap Box, Waist Belt, Shoulder Belt, Bayonet Scabbard, Box Plate, Waist Belt Plate and an Eagle Plate.
The Pattern 1861 made by C. S. Storms, J. B. Thaxter and Boyd & Son were .58 and .69 caliber Rifled Musket Cartridge Boxes and were wartime contract boxes with riveted waist belt loops but were also designed to be used with a Cartridge Box Shoulder Belt.
Each Cartridge Box had a tool pouch on the front to hold a cleaning kit and removable tins to hold and protect the black powder and paper cartridges used in the rifled muskets.
The Cap Boxes were the New York Arsenal style with the closing tab not sewn on but made as a continuation of the leather flap that fastened over a brass finial to keep the Cap Box closed. The Cap Box was lined with lambs wool to help keep the percussion caps inside. Each box also had a standard issue cone pick inside which was used for removing debris stuck inside the percussion nipple of the gun.
The Pattern 1861 made by C. S. Storms, J. B. Thaxter and Boyd & Son were .58 and .69 caliber Rifled Musket Cartridge Boxes and were wartime contract boxes with riveted waist belt loops but were also designed to be used with a Cartridge Box Shoulder Belt.
Each Cartridge Box had a tool pouch on the front to hold a cleaning kit and removable tins to hold and protect the black powder and paper cartridges used in the rifled muskets.
The Cap Boxes were the New York Arsenal style with the closing tab not sewn on but made as a continuation of the leather flap that fastened over a brass finial to keep the Cap Box closed. The Cap Box was lined with lambs wool to help keep the percussion caps inside. Each box also had a standard issue cone pick inside which was used for removing debris stuck inside the percussion nipple of the gun.
Buy a Full Accoutrements Set or a Cartridge Box & Cap Box Combo of one of our Eastern Contractors
C. S. Storms, J. B. Thaxter or Boyd & Son or buy one of their Cartridge Box and Cap Box Combos.
We also offer Pattern 1861 Shoulder Belts, Waist Belts Bayonets, Round Eagle Shoulder Belt Plates, Oval U. S. Cartridge Box Shoulder Belt Plates or the Oval U. S . Waist Belt Plate listed below the Eastern Contractor Sets and Combos.
Eastern Contractor: C .S. Storms - New York Pattern 1861 Accoutrements
We also offer Pattern 1861 Shoulder Belts, Waist Belts Bayonets, Round Eagle Shoulder Belt Plates, Oval U. S. Cartridge Box Shoulder Belt Plates or the Oval U. S . Waist Belt Plate listed below the Eastern Contractor Sets and Combos.
Eastern Contractor: J. B. Thaxter Portland - Maine Pattern 1861 Accoutrements
We also offer Pattern 1861 Shoulder Belts, Waist Belts Bayonets, Round Eagle Shoulder Belt Plates, Oval U. S. Cartridge Box Shoulder Belt Plates or the Oval U. S . Waist Belt Plate listed below the Eastern Contractor Sets and Combos.
Eastern Contractor: Boyd & Sons - Boston Pattern 1861 Accoutrements
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We also offer these Pattern 1861 Shoulder Belts, Waist Belts Bayonets, Round Eagle Shoulder Belt Plates, Oval U. S. Cartridge Box Shoulder Belt Plates or the Oval U. S . Waist Belt Plate listed below the Eastern Contractor Sets and Combos.
For Eastern Contractors: Waist Belt, Shoulder Belt, Bayonet Scabbard and Plates.
Western Contractors
Pattern 1861 Accoutrements
J. B. Sickles - St. Louis
E. A. Corbet - St. Louis
Head & Boon - Quincy, Illinois
Robert Tillson - Quincy, Illinois
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The Pattern 1861 Accoutrements Sets produced by Eastern Contractors were also being produced by Western Contractors. The sets consisted of a both a .58 and .69 caliber Rifled Musket Cartridge Box, along with a Cap Box, Waist Belt, Shoulder Belt, Bayonet Scabbard, Box Plate, Waist Belt Plate and an Eagle Plate.
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The Pattern 1861 .58 and .69 caliber Rifled Musket Cartridge Boxes made by J. B. Sickles, E. A. Corbet, Head & Boon, Robert Tillson were wartime contract boxes with riveted waist belt loops but were also designed to be used with a Cartridge Box Shoulder Belt. Each Cartridge Box had a tool pouch on the front to hold a cleaning kit and removable tins to hold and protect the black powder and paper cartridges used in the rifled muskets.
The Cap Boxes except for the J. B. Sickles which was the New York Arsenal style, were Allegheny Arsenal style with the closing tab being sewn onto the leather flap that fastened over a brass finial to keep the Cap Box closed. The Cap Box was lined with lambs wool to help keep the percussion caps inside. Each box also had a standard issue cone pick inside which was used for removing debris stuck inside the percussion nipple on the gun.
The Cap Boxes except for the J. B. Sickles which was the New York Arsenal style, were Allegheny Arsenal style with the closing tab being sewn onto the leather flap that fastened over a brass finial to keep the Cap Box closed. The Cap Box was lined with lambs wool to help keep the percussion caps inside. Each box also had a standard issue cone pick inside which was used for removing debris stuck inside the percussion nipple on the gun.
Buy a Full Accoutrements Set or a Cartridge Box & Cap Box Combo of one of our Western Contractors J. B. Sickles, E. A. Corbet, Head & Boon, and Robert Tillson or buy one of their Cartridge Box and Cap Box Combos.
We also offer Pattern 1861 Shoulder Belts, Waist Belts Bayonets, Round Eagle Shoulder Belt Plates, Oval U. S. Cartridge Box Shoulder Belt Plates or the Oval U. S . Waist Belt Plate listed below the Western Contractor Sets and Combos.
Western Contractor: J. B. Sickles - St. Louis Pattern 1861 Accoutrements
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At the outbreak of the Civil War, J. B. Sickles was a well established St. Louis firm. Originally located at 509 N. Main Street, Sickles manufactured all types of horse tack as well as selling saddlery hardware. Sickles produced at least 10,000 sets of infantry accoutrements during the Civil War. Incorporated in 1882 the company continued in business well into the 1940's.
Our reproduction Sickles cartridge box is copied from an original that featured extensive use of waxed flesh leather in the latch tab, tool pouch, as well as waist and shoulder belt loops. The use of waxed flesh leather is indicative of the leather shortages create by war-time demand. The original box is believed to have been issued to a Kansas soldier. |
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