October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Lot consists of: (A) Empty picture box. 1878 Colt pictured on the top label. Tan 2-piece box with green top label and orange side label. "50 WINCHESTER 50 / TRADE MARK / .45 CALIBER / CENTER FIRE/ METALLIC CARTRIDGES / FOR / COLT'S DOUBLE ACTION AND SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS / TRADE MARK REGISTERED IN U.S. OFF. / MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., / NEW HAVEN CONN., U.S.A.". CONDITION: Box ends have some tape. The labels have some staining and chipping. The box has some edge wear. (B) Full box of "50 METALLIC CARTRIDGES 44 CAL. CENTRAL FIRE / SOLID HEAD / FOR COLT'S NEW LIGHTNING MAGAZINE RIFLE AND FRONTIER REVOLVER. / MANUFACTURED BY THE / UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., / BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A. UMC". CONDITION: Top label has some chipping and staining. The side label has only about 5% of it remaining. Box shows some edge wear. (C) 2-piece empty picture box with an 1877DA Colt on it. Green top label and a tan side label. "50 38 CAL. LONG / CENTER FIRE / METALLIC / CARTRIDGES / MANUFACTURED BT THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, / NEW HAVEN CONN., U.S.A. / UNDER O.F. WINCHESTER'S PATENT OF JULY 14, 1874 / FOR COLT'S DOUBLE ACTION AND SINGLE ACTION, AND / OTHER 38 CALIBER PISTOLS.". CONDITION: Top label shows chipping and staining. Side label is missing. The box has been taped together.