EXTREMELY RARE FULL SEALED BOX OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 20 GA. BRASS SHOT SHELLS.

EXTREMELY RARE FULL SEALED BOX OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 20 GA. BRASS SHOT SHELLS. This fine box measures 3-5/8″ long x 2-3/4″ deep x 1-1/2″ high. It is a 2-pc box with paper seal and stapled corners. The buff colored seal wraps completely around the box and is imprinted with a black label which states “10 / SHOT-GUN SHELLS, ‘ Primed, No. 20.” and goes on to give reloading instructions with the bottom line stating “Manufactured at Frankford Arsenal”. These cartridges were manufactured for use with the scarce Springfield trapdoor forager. Those rare shotguns were issued two to a company for use by government hunters & scouts at western outposts. The last known issue was in 1906 in Alaska. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Fully sealed and completely intact with one tiny puncture on the top, otherwise it has light soil with some foxing on one edge. An extremely rare box, seldom ever encountered. 4-54973 JR311 (800-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	266	$2,415.00	EXTREMELY RARE FULL SEALED BOX OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 20 GA. BRASS SHOT SHELLS. This fine box measures 3-5/8″ long x 2-3/4″ deep x 1-1/2″ high. It is a 2-pc box with paper seal and stapled corners. The buff colored seal wraps completely around the box and is imprinted with a black label which states “10 / SHOT-GUN SHELLS, ‘ Primed, No. 20.” and goes on to give reloading instructions with the bottom line stating “Manufactured at Frankford Arsenal”. These cartridges were manufactured for use with the scarce Springfield trapdoor forager. Those rare shotguns were issued two to a company for use by government hunters & scouts at western outposts. The last known issue was in 1906 in Alaska. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Fully sealed and completely intact with one tiny puncture on the top, otherwise it has light soil with some foxing on one edge. An extremely rare box, seldom ever encountered. 4-54973 JR311 (800-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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