RARE FULL 2-PC BOX OF 44 RF HENRY CARTRIDGES WITH BOX MARKED FOR THE MODEL 1866.

Very rare box with pea green label and black lettering with line drawing of a 44 Rimfire cartridge with grease groove, overstamped “44 FLAT”. Top of the label has arched graphics with October 31, 1871 patent date. Center of the label is printed in very large lettering “WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1866”. Box has a matching pea green band with black lettering, marked on each end “.44 FLAT R.F.”. According to One Hundred Years of Winchester Cartridge Boxed 1856-1956, Giles & Shuey, this is the only known label specifically directed to the Model 1866. According the referenced publication this box was produced 1898-1905. PROVENANCE: Ray T. Giles Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Label has a couple of small chips and a few light wear spots which do not overly affect the graphics. Band shows light water staining with fading on one end and missing about 2″ on one side. Label & band are lightly to moderately faded with moderate soil. Box is sealed in plastic and cartridges were not examined but are guaranteed to be correct & orig. 4-51036 JR460 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1096

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	1096	$0.00	RARE FULL 2-PC BOX OF 44 RF HENRY CARTRIDGES WITH BOX MARKED FOR THE MODEL 1866. Very rare box with pea green label and black lettering with line drawing of a 44 Rimfire cartridge with grease groove, overstamped “44 FLAT”. Top of the label has arched graphics with October 31, 1871 patent date. Center of the label is printed in very large lettering “WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1866”. Box has a matching pea green band with black lettering, marked on each end “.44 FLAT R.F.”. According to One Hundred Years of Winchester Cartridge Boxed 1856-1956, Giles & Shuey, this is the only known label specifically directed to the Model 1866. According the referenced publication this box was produced 1898-1905. PROVENANCE: Ray T. Giles Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Label has a couple of small chips and a few light wear spots which do not overly affect the graphics. Band shows light water staining with fading on one end and missing about 2″ on one side. Label & band are lightly to moderately faded with moderate soil. Box is sealed in plastic and cartridges were not examined but are guaranteed to be correct & orig. 4-51036 JR460 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1096 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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RARE FULL 2-PC BOX OF 44 RF HENRY CARTRIDGES WITH BOX MARKED FOR THE MODEL 1866.