Original U.S. Early Civil War Cavalry Carbine Model 1861 “Universal” Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert MG 34 It is this use as

It is this use as a lightweight anti-tank gun that really brought fame to the "Z-gun"

though there is some powder fouling overall

fighting as assault guns or being used essentially as tanks

It still has the original internal pocket to hold the filter

Original U.S. Early Civil War Cavalry Carbine Model 1861 “Universal” Cartridge Box, Complete with Wooden Block Insert MG 34 It is this use asOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Federal Issue Carbine Cartridge Box in very good complete condition. This box is a nice example of the universal style of carbine box that became standard, with a removable wood block that could be changed to fit a variety of different cartridges. The box has the typical mid war style of attaching the latch tab by the means of a rivet and semi circle of stitching, but still conforms to older specifications