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1157
$172.00

CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGES AND POWDER FROM PORT HUDSON. In about a 4″ x 3″, Richmond, Virginia tobacco tin is contained portions of two or three cartridges and a vile of black powder, complete with a tag that reads: “Confederate cartridges and powder from Port Hudson, LA, July 1863”. Bullets contained are two 69 cal. buck-and-ball and a 69 cal. 3-ring minie. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Old Edgeworth Tobacco “Plug Slice” tin (Larus & Bro. Co. of Richmond, Virginia) with cartridge fragments, vial of powder labeled “Port Hudson Powder” and old label reading “Confederate Cartridges & Powder from Port Hudson, La July 1863”.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: 4-31476 JS71 (200-400)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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