GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
FINE TWO BOX LOT OF DESIRABLE EARLY 44 HENRY AND 44 WCF AMMUNITION IN ORIGINAL BOXES.WINCHESTER/UMCAMMUNITION44 HENRY/44 WCF1) Cal. 44 Henry. 50 rnd box. Loaded by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. Green label with rounded corners with designation for the 44 Henry rifle and Model 1866. A factory side strap is ink marked "Expressly Manufactured for Model 1866 and guaranteed to fit". 2) Caliber 44 Winchester cartridges (44-40). 50 rnd green label square cornered box with label designating "For Winchester Repeating Rifles for Model 1873 and 1892". Printing date indicated on label of 10-15. These desirable green label boxes would be a fine addition to any early lever action collection. CONDITION: 1) 44 Henry. Label slightly faded with very light spotting from period moisture. However, label is very legible and complete. Side strapping is equally fine although having been opened at some much earlier date and later sealed with cellophane tape that has now darkened with age. Bottom label is somewhat worn and only 60% legible. Very good overall. 2) 44-40. Label is very vivid and legible. Square cornered box is very fine, having been opened at a much earlier date but remains fully intact. All side labels are completely legible with exception of one side that has flaked away. Rated as very good condition overall. Both boxes have been protectively shrink-wrapped for long term storage. 53195-8 TDW (2,500-3,000)