Original U.S. Spanish American War Blue Federal .45-70 Ammunition Belt with US Buckle by Mills & Orndorff Antique Smith & Wessons The wood stock has a

The wood stock has a lovely dark red brown color

This example has the Wide Buckle and was seen being produced from 1942-1945

Functions but a little wonky

which we have left in place to preserve the history of the piece

Carved into the handle it reads:

Original U.S. Spanish American War Blue Federal .45-70 Ammunition Belt with US Buckle by Mills & Orndorff Antique Smith & Wessons The wood stock has aOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent Mills Web Ammunition belt for the Trapdoor Springfield rifle with a Federal U. S. belt buckle used by federal troops of the U. S. Army during the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection. The belt is a lovely dark web material and has spaces for 50 . 45 70 cartridges. The finish on the belt buckle is a bit worn but has a nice patina, and still comes off easily. The web belt is soft