ORIGINAL 1880's ANSON MILLS CARTRIDGE BELT & PATENT 1881 MILLS/ORNDORFF " OLD RELIABLE " BUCKLE

    I am downsizing my antique gun and militaria collection to move into a much smaller house with a much smaller gunroom.......offering an original 1880's Mills pattern , woven ammo belt with a rare 1881 Patent Mills/Orndorff "OLD RELIABLE" brass buckle and retainer. The loops hold .38 to .45 caliber rounds and PLEASE NOTE that the twenty .44-90 Sharps bottleneck cartridges shown in the photo, ARE NOT INCLUDED. Due to the a number of email requests , they have been listed separately. ALSO, the PACKSADDLE IS NOT INCLUDED AND HAS BEEN SOLD SEPARATELY. Please view the photos closely as the belt has been well used and has some damaged loops and earlier field repairs.....I have always refrained from doing any repairs or "enhancements" to my original antiques as the wear and tear is a natural part of its history and character. The belt and attached buckle were purchased by me in 1967 at an Ohio gun show. The brass buckle has that beautiful patina which only time can create and it does have a few dents from honest wear and tear.....contact me if you interested and need more photos, or different angles, as the website only allows 10 photos. This is a rarely encountered ensemble.    I am willing to ship at "BUYER'S EXPENSE" but it will need to be by a trackable and insured method, or I offer local pick up.  I am also in Red Deer one day per week and can arrange to meet there, or enroute, for delivery.             ***PLEASE NOTE*** I will have tables at the Calgary Arms Show on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre. Hosted by the Alberta Arms & Cartridge Collectors Association (AACCA), the one-day event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and I can bring any purchased items for pickup during show hours.