EXTREMELY RARE U.S. CARTRIDGE COMPANY PICTURE BOX FOR 45 CALIBER COLT CARTRIDGES.

EXTREMELY RARE U.S. CARTRIDGE COMPANY PICTURE BOX FOR 45 CALIBER COLT CARTRIDGES. Very rare empty early 2-pc box with yellow label & black lettering having a picture of a Colt Single Action revolver in the upper left corner. Label reads “CENTRAL FIRE METALLIC CARTRIDGES / FOR COLT’S NEW BREECH LOADING / ARMY REVOLVER. / ADOPTED BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY FOR THE CAVALRY SERVICE”. Box has a Kraft colored band marked on one side “45 CALIBRE / COLT’S CENTRAL FIRE.” and on each end “45 CAL. / COLT’S C.F.”. Side with printing & top label are over-stamped in red ink “SMOKELESS”. These boxes are among the most rare and some of the earliest commercial cartridges made for the Colt Single Action Army. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection CONDITION: Very good to fine. Label is lightly to moderately faded with moderate soil and slight chipping around the edges. There is one spot of bug damage on the lower left corner and a small hole not affecting any image or printing. Band is moderately soiled with some very minor losses & chipping, otherwise box appears to be completely intact & solid. Lower left top corner is damaged. 4-36430 JR177 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2028	$4,025.00	EXTREMELY RARE U.S. CARTRIDGE COMPANY PICTURE BOX FOR 45 CALIBER COLT CARTRIDGES. Very rare empty early 2-pc box with yellow label & black lettering having a picture of a Colt Single Action revolver in the upper left corner. Label reads “CENTRAL FIRE METALLIC CARTRIDGES / FOR COLT’S NEW BREECH LOADING / ARMY REVOLVER. / ADOPTED BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY FOR THE CAVALRY SERVICE”. Box has a Kraft colored band marked on one side “45 CALIBRE / COLT’S CENTRAL FIRE.” and on each end “45 CAL. / COLT’S C.F.”. Side with printing & top label are over-stamped in red ink “SMOKELESS”. These boxes are among the most rare and some of the earliest commercial cartridges made for the Colt Single Action Army. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection CONDITION: Very good to fine. Label is lightly to moderately faded with moderate soil and slight chipping around the edges. There is one spot of bug damage on the lower left corner and a small hole not affecting any image or printing. Band is moderately soiled with some very minor losses & chipping, otherwise box appears to be completely intact & solid. Lower left top corner is damaged. 4-36430 JR177 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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