Original U.S. Civil War Pair of Artillery Pendulum Hausse Sight Leather Cases MP 44 well marked and with a

well marked and with a great Empire pedigree

showing some flaking due to age and then some oxidation of the central core

We have seen this exact same date on front barrel bands before

with areas of surface oxidation

Specifications M1898/24:

Original U.S. Civil War Pair of Artillery Pendulum Hausse Sight Leather Cases MP 44 well marked and with aOriginal Items. Only One Pair Available. This is a great honest pair of Pendulum Hausse sight cases used during the American Civil War. Pendulum Hausse sights were used by Artillerymen to measure the angles of their cannons. Both cases are in rough but honest condition and are missing their carrying straps, but not many leather items from this period survive at all. The first case is much thinner and measures 11 long and 3 wide, and is marked U. S. on