RARE FULL 2ND TYPE WINCHESTER BOX OF 44 WCF CARTRIDGES.

Extremely rare 2-pc box with 2nd type label. There are only 2 or 3 first type boxes known making this type box the earliest available to collectors. This orig 2-pc box is constructed from kraft colored cardboard, with medium green top label that has the line drawing of the earliest style 44 WCF cartridges with exposed grease groove on the bullet and no headstamp. Drawing is overstamped “MODEL / WINCHESTER / 1873”. Label wraps over one end and is marked “44 / WINCHESTER MODEL, 1873. / CENTRAL FIRE”. These boxes were produced in the period 1876-1877 and very few survive today in any condition, let alone undamaged. PROVENANCE: Ray T. Giles Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Box is completely intact. Label is also extremely fine with strong bright green and crisp black lettering with a few wear spots just as it would have come out of the case from the factory. End label is completely intact with one small ding in the top edge. Paper wrapping on the box is slightly yellowed. Box is sealed in plastic, so cartridges were not examined but are guaranteed to be correct & orig. 4-51038 JR459 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1098

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
	1098	$0.00	RARE FULL 2ND TYPE WINCHESTER BOX OF 44 WCF CARTRIDGES. Extremely rare 2-pc box with 2nd type label. There are only 2 or 3 first type boxes known making this type box the earliest available to collectors. This orig 2-pc box is constructed from kraft colored cardboard, with medium green top label that has the line drawing of the earliest style 44 WCF cartridges with exposed grease groove on the bullet and no headstamp. Drawing is overstamped “MODEL / WINCHESTER / 1873”. Label wraps over one end and is marked “44 / WINCHESTER MODEL, 1873. / CENTRAL FIRE”. These boxes were produced in the period 1876-1877 and very few survive today in any condition, let alone undamaged. PROVENANCE: Ray T. Giles Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Box is completely intact. Label is also extremely fine with strong bright green and crisp black lettering with a few wear spots just as it would have come out of the case from the factory. End label is completely intact with one small ding in the top edge. Paper wrapping on the box is slightly yellowed. Box is sealed in plastic, so cartridges were not examined but are guaranteed to be correct & orig. 4-51038 JR459 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1098 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 2ND TYPE WINCHESTER BOX OF 44 WCF CARTRIDGES.