COLLECTOR’S LOT OF GOVERNMENT 45-70 AMMUNITION FROM 1874-1882.

15 20-rnd boxes including Frankford Arsenal loaded ammunition dates 1874, 1875, 1876, 1881, 1882 and 1888. 3 boxes of Winchester loaded carbine ball cartridges estimated circa 1880s. 2 boxes of carbine ball cartridges loaded by the Union Metallic Cartridge Co., and 5 other U.S. military pattern boxes of unknown date. This ammunition obviously loaded for the Allen conversion rifle, aka the Trapdoor w/both variations of the standard rifle load and the lighter carbine load. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: All boxes are sealed in shrink-wrap cellophane to prevent damage or soiling. Boxes very slightly from pristine to excellent. These early boxes are typically found flaking and deteriorating. These, however, are exceptionally fine and a unique opportunity to acquire an ammunition collection for the Trapdoor rifle. 53091-267 TDW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2100

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	2100	$1,725.00	COLLECTOR’S LOT OF GOVERNMENT 45-70 AMMUNITION FROM 1874-1882. 15 20-rnd boxes including Frankford Arsenal loaded ammunition dates 1874, 1875, 1876, 1881, 1882 and 1888. 3 boxes of Winchester loaded carbine ball cartridges estimated circa 1880s. 2 boxes of carbine ball cartridges loaded by the Union Metallic Cartridge Co., and 5 other U.S. military pattern boxes of unknown date. This ammunition obviously loaded for the Allen conversion rifle, aka the Trapdoor w/both variations of the standard rifle load and the lighter carbine load. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: All boxes are sealed in shrink-wrap cellophane to prevent damage or soiling. Boxes very slightly from pristine to excellent. These early boxes are typically found flaking and deteriorating. These, however, are exceptionally fine and a unique opportunity to acquire an ammunition collection for the Trapdoor rifle. 53091-267 TDW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2100 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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COLLECTOR’S LOT OF GOVERNMENT 45-70 AMMUNITION FROM 1874-1882.