GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
SCARCE FULL BOX OF WINCHESTER 44 WCF AMMUNITION.Full original box containing 50 rounds of "W.R.A. Co." 44-40 cartridges with small copper primers and flat nose lead bullets. Label is green & black with a line drawing of the cartridge on the lid. Line drawing exhibits the cartridge with head stamp. Box has a Kraft paper wrap label with the line drawing of a Winchester model 1873 saddle ring carbine on one side and the cartridge on one end. The opposite end is marked "WINCHESTER / .44 CALIBER. C.F. / MODEL 1873." The other side of the box states that "These Cartridges are made especially for our MODEL 1873 RIFLE, and guaranteed to be superior to all others for use in that gun.---" Inside the lid has a pink reloading label. SIZE: CONDITION: Fair to good. Top label is completely intact with a couple of small rub spots with vivid green and black. The wrap band has been opened with the cartridge drawing end still intact. The opposite end has broken corners and a broken edge with detached flap, but label is completely present. The band, on the side with the carbine is missing a few chips. Reloading label shows light soil but is completely intact and legible. Cartridges are bright & clean. 50661-1 JRL (1,000-1,500)