This is a genuine example of a pistol box that was used by a Union soldier in the United States Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Pistol boxes like this one were a primary means of storage during the Civil War and were used extensively. This particular example has its original belt loops still intact. The wear on this pistol box is typical given its age, and its usage in the war makes it a highly coveted artifact. 

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