8297g. United States Coast Guard [Lyle] Gunner’s Haversack with Belt. Front flap and belt are both embossed: “ U. S. C. G.” Leather haversack was intended to be used by the keeper for carrying cartridges, friction primers, lanyard, priming wire, and combination level for the Lyle gun. The haversack is made completely of leather with a tongue to fasten the flap and lops for reception of waist belt. Sheaths were sewn to each corner for priming wires. On the inside end is a pocket for the combination octant (level). Haversack dates from early Coast Guard years and is identical to that used by the Life-Saving Service as designed and described by David Lyle in his 1877 report. These are exceptionally scarce and simply a must if you have a Lyle gun or to complete your exhibit. Approx. 8” high x 10” wide x 3 ½” deep. Belt measures 1 ¾” wide by 28” long. Unfortunately, the condition of this haversack is poor. Two side seams on each side have come loose, and the left side of the flap has been chewed by mice, with some leather missing. The tongue to fasten the flap is missing as well. The belt is missing about two feet of the point end. Buckle and marking is well intact. Still this is a good item if you don’t have a Coast Guard haversack in your collection as they are extremely rare. Also great as a pattern to make your own haversack. (P). $695. (would normally sell for $2,200 or more)