RICHMOND ARSENAL CARTRIDGE PACK WITH ORIGINAL GARDNER CARTRIDGE.

RICHMOND ARSENAL CARTRIDGE PACK WITH ORIGINAL GARDNER CARTRIDGE. Very rare Confederate cartridge pack, orig containing Gardner cartridges, the one retained with this pack has cracked paper exposing powder, otherwise is complete. Reformed and tied pack has pasted label that reads “10 cartridges cal 577 or 58 / Richmond Arsenal 186_”. Gardner cartridges are very rarely offered, and due to their fragility, few survive. This is the only pack that we have seen, and though soiled and worn, it is still a very attractive grouping. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Brown color paper packet with glued label. Pictured in Salamander Book, ”Fighting Men of the Civil WarMr.“ by William C. Davis, p. 54.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: 4-31434 JS79 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1141	$0.00	RICHMOND ARSENAL CARTRIDGE PACK WITH ORIGINAL GARDNER CARTRIDGE. Very rare Confederate cartridge pack, orig containing Gardner cartridges, the one retained with this pack has cracked paper exposing powder, otherwise is complete. Reformed and tied pack has pasted label that reads “10 cartridges cal 577 or 58 / Richmond Arsenal 186_”. Gardner cartridges are very rarely offered, and due to their fragility, few survive. This is the only pack that we have seen, and though soiled and worn, it is still a very attractive grouping. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Brown color paper packet with glued label. Pictured in Salamander Book, ”Fighting Men of the Civil WarMr.“ by William C. Davis, p. 54.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: 4-31434 JS79 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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