U.S.N. Embossed .38 Colt Navy Pistol Size Leather Cartridge Box

This is an original pistol cartridge box from the late 1800's. This is a nice Spanish-American War US Navy pistol cartridge box for the .38 caliber Colt Navy revolvers made from 1889 to 1903. It has the USN embossed cover with interior wood block that would have been bored for cartridges (6 loose and 2 packs), and one belt loop, all in good to very good condition. The brass "U.S.N" closure tab is in near excellent condition. These boxes were common enough years ago but they are scarce enough now that reproductions are being made. This small box measures approximately 5-1/4" across and 2-1/4" inches tall. This is a nice Spanish-American war pistol cartridge box.