Original U.S. Spanish American War Blue Massachusetts National Guard MASS .45-70 Ammunition Belt by Mills British Ordnance 5” long barrel secured by

5” long barrel secured by two steel barrel bands

On 14 October

- Barrel band

These same troops were later involved in the Wormhoudt massacre

however have checked the cylinder and barrel with real cartridges to confirm

Original U.S. Spanish American War Blue Massachusetts National Guard MASS .45-70 Ammunition Belt by Mills British Ordnance 5” long barrel secured byOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent Mills Web Ammunition belt for the Trapdoor Springfield rifle with a National Guard of Massachusetts belt buckle used by troops of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiments 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. The web