| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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3371
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$18,400.00
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EXCEPTIONAL LARGE KYNOCH CARTRIDGE BOARD.SN NSN. This very fine and attractive shadowbox measures 33″ x 48″. Cream cloth backing displays a variety of Kynoch cartridges, many duplicated, in attractive pinwheel layout with Kynoch railway alarm torpedo at center exploding outward with loaded brass cartridges having glassine windows; followed by 2 color paper cartridges with glassine windows; the next ring is of 1″ circular capsules containing different percussion caps and primers. The next broad ring is of various paper and brass colored empty paper shot shells for reloading. Outer ring is of triangles of rimfire cartridges interspersed with stars of 5mm shot shells. Various metallic cartridges are arrayed at tops and bottoms ranging from Mauser pistol to .500 express. Corners of display have fans of different Kynoch shot shells marked “TELLAX” “KYNOID” “BONAX” and “PRIMAX”. Backboard is in shadowbox, which has nicely appointed ebonized frame, stiles and rails of which are chamfered. Top and bottom are molded. Top stile is gold painted “KYNOCH” and bottom “AMMUNITION”. Reverse backing board shows wire ties for holding cartridges. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Metallic ammunition is still brightly polished. Color of shot shells is somewhat faded. Frame has some light crazing, and shows a small number of chips and rubs through orig ebonized finish. 4-50218 MGM110 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3371
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. |