Original U.S. Indian War M1885 Carbine Boot Scabbard First Pattern by Rock Island Arsenal OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT Year of Manufacture: Circa 1820

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1820

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Original U.S. Indian War M1885 Carbine Boot Scabbard First Pattern by Rock Island Arsenal OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT Year of Manufacture: Circa 1820Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of a Model 1885 carbine boot scabbard. This boot exhibits a well documented anomaly found only on early production specimens. As discussed in detail on pages 139, 148, and 149 in Dorseys Indian War Cartridge Pouches, Boxes and Carbine Boots, these early production First Pattern Boots show evidence of having been assembled incorrectly at the Rock Island Arsenal. Apparently, either