Original U.S. Indian Wars M1874 .45/70 McKeever Cartridge Box with New Jersey Plate & Maker’s Plates - Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Japanese Ordnance which is why we consider

which is why we consider this helmet to be "relic"

and the lands are definitely somewhat worn

No markings can be found inside

There are two variations in the orientation of the stampings

Original U.S. Indian Wars M1874 .45/70 McKeever Cartridge Box with New Jersey Plate & Maker’s Plates - Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Japanese Ordnance which is why we considerOriginal Items: Only One Pair Available. This is a very nice Model 1874 McKeever cartridge box, designed to hold twenty . 45 70 "Government" cartridges for the Springfield Trapdoor rifle, ten on each side. These are held in place by fabric loops, and the box opens up like a clam shell, and is hinged at the bottom with a brass rod. A leather closure tab fastens to brass finial on the top. The box was a very well liked design, so after the U. S. Army