This is an early example of the famous Lord Bury telescope made by J H Steward
The shell is stamped with hkp 66 on the rear skirt above heat lot 4430
which has the manufacturer information:
An exceptionally RARE bayonet from the Trial quantity of 100 pieces in excellent collector's condition
We had received this grouping some time ago and due to its size it was tucked away in our warehouse and essentially forgotten about until now
Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Federal Issue .44 Caliber Pistol Cartridge Box by J. Davy & Co. of Newark, New Jersey Japanese Army This is an early exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. US Infantry accouterments from 1839 1851, specifically Frogs on Bayonet Scabbards, Waist Belts and Cartridge Box Slings, were made from White Buff Leather. Buff leather is leather that has been whitened through a complex, expensive and time consuming chemical process. In 1851, the US Ordnance Dept. changed the leather used in these items to "Buff Leather, Blacked." Hence, all existing accouterments in the US Arsenals