Featured in this lot is Tombstone, Arizona Territory found leather gold finders gun belt circa 1880's and was displayed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. This is a gold finders or miners or money belt that is the housing for a sidearm with ammo looks present and heavy harness leather used to constructed this utility tool. The belt features a large compartment sewn into the belt to hold monies or gold to secure it from theft or robbery. Gold finder belts, also known as miners' belts, were essential pieces of equipment for prospectors during the 19th-century gold rushes. Typically made of sturdy leather, these belts often featured loops and pouches for carrying tools such as hammers, picks, pans, and even pistols. In the rugged and often lawless mining camps of the American West, a miner’s belt was not only practical—it symbolized readiness and self-reliance. For many, it was a lifeline, helping them navigate both the physical challenges of mining and the volatile frontier environment in pursuit of fortune. The gun belt comes with an original museum tag that reads as follows: Money/ Gun belt circa 1880's- found in a Tombstone shed. The condition of this of this miners belt is well preserved with some wear to the leather of the belt with some of the ammo loops showing tears but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this gold finders belt is 38 1/2" x 3 1/2". The collective weight of this ammo belt is 1lb. G-55