RARE BOX OF WINCHESTER 44 RF HENRY CARTRIDGES.

Revised: 9/17/2012

Correction: Please Note: Description is correct for this lot, but photo is incorrect. See photo with 1222B for correct image.

RARE BOX OF WINCHESTER 44 RF HENRY CARTRIDGES. According to the book One Hundred Years of Winchester Cartridge Boxes, 1856-1956, Giles & Shuey, this box was probably produced in the early 1870s with bright green label which wraps over the end of the top and is marked “44 FLAT”. Top label has straight borders and a line drawing of the cartridge. Referenced publication states that this is the only Winchester box of which they are aware that has the over-end labeling. CONDITION: Very good. Lid has paper tape repairs inside & out with all parts intact; bottom is completely intact; label is bright & sharp with only very light soil. Ammo is clean with lightly oxidized bullets. 4-46193 JR361 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	1222C	$5,750.00	Revised: 9/17/2012 Correction: Please Note: Description is correct for this lot, but photo is incorrect. See photo with 1222B for correct image. RARE BOX OF WINCHESTER 44 RF HENRY CARTRIDGES. According to the book One Hundred Years of Winchester Cartridge Boxes, 1856-1956, Giles & Shuey, this box was probably produced in the early 1870s with bright green label which wraps over the end of the top and is marked “44 FLAT”. Top label has straight borders and a line drawing of the cartridge. Referenced publication states that this is the only Winchester box of which they are aware that has the over-end labeling. CONDITION: Very good. Lid has paper tape repairs inside & out with all parts intact; bottom is completely intact; label is bright & sharp with only very light soil. Ammo is clean with lightly oxidized bullets. 4-46193 JR361 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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