RARE & OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER “INVERTED V” 1888 CARTRIDGE BOARD.

RARE & OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER “INVERTED V” 1888 CARTRIDGE BOARD. This is a superb example of the 1888 model. It depicts 3 vignettes; one with moose hunters, one with bear hunter & dogs and one with 2 cowboys with a steer, all surrounded by various examples of Winchester cartridges. The lithograph cardboard image is in its orig frame and retains the brown paper cover on the reverse. Added to the surface of the orig oak frame, probably during the period of receipt, is a chestnut molding into which a sheet of glass was framed to protect the cartridge board. Subsequently the cartridges, the image & the lithograph are in particularly strong & vibrant condition. Many of the cartridges still have a fair amount of luster to the casings, and the lithographs are very strong in coloring as well as the lettering. Printed by, and so marked at the bottom of the image, “GILES LITH. CO / NEW YORK & BOSTON”. This was the fifth Winchester designed cartridge board that was used and appeared for only a short duration of time and thus is very scarce. SIZE: 47-1/2” wide x 36-1/2” high. CONDITION: As noted above. Also please note that the litho cardboard still retains its orig paper on the back, but at one time nails were applied to the outer edge of the cardboard image to re-attach it to its orig stretcher. Also the orig oak frame has metal “L” braces screwed on the reverse to reinforce the orig frame. Altogether a truly outstanding example of this very desirable board and recently from a most prestigious collection. 4-35139 JDJ2 (22,000-28,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2234	$25,300.00	RARE & OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER “INVERTED V” 1888 CARTRIDGE BOARD. This is a superb example of the 1888 model. It depicts 3 vignettes; one with moose hunters, one with bear hunter & dogs and one with 2 cowboys with a steer, all surrounded by various examples of Winchester cartridges. The lithograph cardboard image is in its orig frame and retains the brown paper cover on the reverse. Added to the surface of the orig oak frame, probably during the period of receipt, is a chestnut molding into which a sheet of glass was framed to protect the cartridge board. Subsequently the cartridges, the image & the lithograph are in particularly strong & vibrant condition. Many of the cartridges still have a fair amount of luster to the casings, and the lithographs are very strong in coloring as well as the lettering. Printed by, and so marked at the bottom of the image, “GILES LITH. CO / NEW YORK & BOSTON”. This was the fifth Winchester designed cartridge board that was used and appeared for only a short duration of time and thus is very scarce. SIZE: 47-1/2” wide x 36-1/2” high. CONDITION: As noted above. Also please note that the litho cardboard still retains its orig paper on the back, but at one time nails were applied to the outer edge of the cardboard image to re-attach it to its orig stretcher. Also the orig oak frame has metal “L” braces screwed on the reverse to reinforce the orig frame. Altogether a truly outstanding example of this very desirable board and recently from a most prestigious collection. 4-35139 JDJ2 (22,000-28,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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