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A Cartridge box is a black leather box that held about 40 paper cartridges. Often slung from a strap that went over the left shoulder, crossed the chest and held the box on the right hip. Usually (In the Union Army) there would be a brass chest plate depicting an eagle on the strap, and a brass USA cartridge box plate on the exterior of the box.
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How many rounds did civil war infantry men carry in their cartridge box?
60
When did the era of black powder rifles end and cartridge use begin?
i think it was during the civil war ( towards the end of the war )
What equipment was issued to soldiers during the civil war?
Union soldiers got more than Confederate, but on both sides it took a "stand of arms" at least to equip a soldier. The was a rifle, bayonet with scabbard, and a cartridge box. They were supposed to get uniforms too, and the Yankees did but the Confederates didn't always. Confederates often wore captured Union clothing, or uniforms which were dyed gray with homemade dye and faded to a dark yellow, which was the source of one nickname for Confederate soldiers - "butternuts", from this faded yellow. They were supposed to get a knapsack, a haversack, a cap box (for percussion caps for the rifle), a waterproof blanket and a wool blanket, and underclothes.
How many soldiers did MG42 gunners either kill or injure on D-Day?
No way to answer that. The MG42 fired the same cartridge as the MG34 and the Mauser K98 rifle.
What three weapons were introduced during the US Civil War?
The Ironclad ship with a rotating turret, the metallic cartridge repeating rifle, the Gatling Gun and the observation balloon.
Are 'fuse box fuses' the same as 'plug fuses'?
No, fuse box fuses are of the screw in type. Plug in fuses are of a cartridge style that plug into the fuse holder which supports the fuse on either end of the cartridge.
What's the best inkjet printer cartridge?
The best ink cartridges are the ones that are made for the model of your printer. When you buy a new printer, it will usually list the ink cartridge type it needs on the box or inside the box in which the printer came in.
How many rounds did civil war infantry men carry in their cartridge box?
60
What is the value of a browning center fire cartridge case box?
10-50 usd
What is the difference between a normal 22LR and a 22 auto cartridge for Winchester rifle mod 1903?
.22 Winchester auto cartridge is very different than the common .22 L.R.. The .22 Win. Auto cartridge has a larger rim and case diameter & won't interchange. The Aquila cartridge company (Mexico) made a special run of this oddball ammo & it is available in the U.S. from specialty shops for around $12-$15 a box of 50. Email me for cartridge measurements. I have an extra box of this ammo if interested.
Where can I get expired ink cartridges?
Ink cartridges should have an expiration date somewhere on the cartridge label or printed on the cartridge box. Expired ink cartridges may be available for sale on ebay.com.
What were the three boxes that Fredrick Douglass speak about?
The three boxes of liberty and rights. The ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. -- Frederick Douglass, speaking in Williamsport, PA. Nov. 15, 1867
How can you recycle Kodak inkjet cartridges?
In order for you to recycle it yourself you will require a refill kit and need to know how to flush the inkjet cartridge. There is a procedure to follow or else that inkjet cartridge box will go bad.www.bargainink.com
How a torn cartridge happens?
When a cartridge is not in its special protective box, complete with a combination lock, it can be torn. To tear means to rip, or to put a hole into. It can be torn by a scissors, a sharp object such as flint or a karate chopper.
How do you refill dell 720 ink cartridge?
A complete instruction on how to refill a Dell 720 ink cartridge can be seen at the website Jet Tec Refill. Just type in the printer name in the search box and press Enter.
Where can one find a laser toner cartridge for a Canon printer?
There are many places that a person can find laser toner cartridge for their Canon printer. The best places are Big Box stores that carry electronics such as Target or Best Buy.
What are civil war words that start with the letter 'B'?
Bull Run Bull Run II Border States Box cartridge
