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71st New York McKeever Box

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
71st New York McKeever Box
SOLD
80.00USDto j*****r+ buyer's premium (18.40)
This item SOLD at 2016 May 14 @ 11:57UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This McKeever Box belonged to the 71st New York National Guard. It was part of the official uniform and was made to hold 30-40 Krag ammunition. Holds 20 cartridges. This is circa the Spanish American War. The 71st was one of three volunteer National Guard units thought to be ready for warfare that took part in major battles. They did take part in the charge up San Juan Hill. City: State: New York Date: c1896 ID# 33029