Original U.S. Civil War Cavalry Carbine Leather Socket “Thimble” by E. Metzger of Philadelphia Schwarzlose MG one of the premier arms

one of the premier arms manufacturers in Switzerland

and there are only a few remnants of the original patent markings:

Serial number 218231B denotes year of manufacture as 1886

One of a Kind

-Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of the blade)

Original U.S. Civil War Cavalry Carbine Leather Socket “Thimble” by E. Metzger of Philadelphia Schwarzlose MG one of the premier armsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a Civil War period Cavalry Carbine Leather Socket, also known as a Thimble. The thimble is in very good condition given the age. This would normally be seen with a sling swivel. Carbine sling swivels attached to the swivel ring on the carbine and to the leather strap worn over the shoulder. This prevented the carbine from being dropped or lost. The thimble has heavy wear to the leather with