Featured in this lot is this Shelton Payne Arms Co. El Paso, Texas gold finder or money belt circa pre-1882 recovered from a Tombstone Cowboy and was displayed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. This is a gold finder or money or miners belt that shows a thick leather construction that is hollow in the belt to accommodate money or gold as a way to hide it and keep it secure from theft. The belt is marked with the makers mark as follows: Shelton Payne Arms Co. Makers El Paso, Texas - 30 30. The belt comes with an original museum tag that reads as follows: Money Belt - marked "Shelton Payne Arms Co." El Paso, Tx 1882 or before found in Tombstone. 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 condition of this of this gold finders ammunition belt is preserved with heavy patina and some wear to the leather on the outside layer of the belt with some of the ammo loops showing tearing but otherwise shows a preserved overall condition. The measurements of this gold finders belt is 43 1/4" x 3 5/8". The collective weight of this money belt is 1lb. G12