This is an excellent original Civil War era bore cleaning brush for a cavalry carbine. This one has the full-length leather portion that was used top pull the brush itself through the barrel of the carbine. At the end of the leather strap, the brush and brass base are both complete and in fine shape. This is one of the pieces that came from the massive collection of Francis Bannerman in New York City. He bought up tons of the Civil War military surplus and sold the pieces for years. This bore brush is a must have to display with your nice Civil War carbine.