Original Indian Wars U.S. Model 1885 Cavalry Carbine Sling Belt with Swivel Scottish Militaria near the end of the

near the end of the war

to avoid fatigue during long parades

- Full multi-piece leather Blood Chit

This example does not look to have had any parts swapped out

It is hypothesized that the balance of the guns delivered were either marked by Providence Tool or Alfred Jenks

Original Indian Wars U.S. Model 1885 Cavalry Carbine Sling Belt with Swivel Scottish Militaria near the end of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Indian War U. S. Army Model 1885 Cavalry Carbine Belt with correct improved narrow swivel. The Carbine Belt is essentially a singlepoint sling used to shoulder the mounted troopers carbine while on horseback. The Model 1870 and 1885 Carbine Swivel loop is narrower than the more often found Model 1855 Swivel as used during the American Civil War. These belts were used to sling the carbine over the trooper's shoulder