Original U.S. Civil War Cavalry Carbine Leather Socket “Thimble” by E. Metzger of Philadelphia Schwarzlose MG and particularly in the case

and particularly in the case of uniforms

One of a Kind

-Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of the blade)

and there are only a few remnants of the original patent markings:

Original U.S. Civil War Cavalry Carbine Leather Socket “Thimble” by E. Metzger of Philadelphia Schwarzlose MG and particularly in the caseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a Civil War period Cavalry Carbine Leather Socket, also known as a Thimble. The thimble is in very good condition given the age. This would normally be seen with a sling swivel. Carbine sling swivels attached to the swivel ring on the carbine and to the leather strap worn over the shoulder. This prevented the carbine from being dropped or lost. The thimble has heavy wear to the leather with