LOT OF TWO BOXES EARLY WINCHESTER 44 WCF AMMUNITION.

Two beautiful 3rd type boxes that are nearly identical with green and black top labels and brown complete wrap bands. The labels are identical to the 1st variation of this label with the addition of a headstamp on the line drawing of the cartridge in the center. The brown paper bands wrapping the boxes picture an 1873 saddle ring carbine with rifle sight and front band. One end of the label has the identical line drawing of a cartridge as found on the top label. The other end of the band is marked “WINCHESTER / 44 CALIBER C.F. /MODEL 1873.”. These labels probably appeared in the 1890’s until about 1902. Few of these such early boxes survive today, intact with ammunition. CONDITION: Again, virtually identical. Both boxes are sealed in plastic and the ammunition was not examined. Both labels show very light wear with very little soil. One box appears to be sealed while the other is opened. One box has light foxing around the carbine side. 52651-2 JRL (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1030

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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
	1030	$1,380.00	LOT OF TWO BOXES EARLY WINCHESTER 44 WCF AMMUNITION. Two beautiful 3rd type boxes that are nearly identical with green and black top labels and brown complete wrap bands. The labels are identical to the 1st variation of this label with the addition of a headstamp on the line drawing of the cartridge in the center. The brown paper bands wrapping the boxes picture an 1873 saddle ring carbine with rifle sight and front band. One end of the label has the identical line drawing of a cartridge as found on the top label. The other end of the band is marked “WINCHESTER / 44 CALIBER C.F. /MODEL 1873.”. These labels probably appeared in the 1890’s until about 1902. Few of these such early boxes survive today, intact with ammunition. CONDITION: Again, virtually identical. Both boxes are sealed in plastic and the ammunition was not examined. Both labels show very light wear with very little soil. One box appears to be sealed while the other is opened. One box has light foxing around the carbine side. 52651-2 JRL (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1030 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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LOT OF TWO BOXES EARLY WINCHESTER 44 WCF AMMUNITION.