Lot 1228:
Two Boxes of Remington UMC .22 Long RF Lesmok Shot Cartridges, 53 Rounds
Sold for: $60
Description
This lot comprises two vintage rectangular cardboard ammunition boxes, each labeled “.22 LONG R.F. LESMOK 50 SHOT CARTRIDGES” from Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Union Metallic Cartridge Works, Bridgeport, Conn., U.S.A. The green and black labels prominently display “REMINGTON UMC” branding, featuring a “U” logo within a “22 LONG SHOT” cartridge illustration, and note “Chilled Shot”. The reverse of each box bears a bilingual “GUARANTEE / GARANTIA” in English and Spanish, confirming compatibility with specific firearm manufacturers including Remington-UMC, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Winchester, Marlin, Savage, and Stevens. Internally, each box contains numerous small copper-colored cartridges, many marked with a ‘U’ on their base, alongside a single larger copper cartridge and a white textile wad. The lot contains a total of 53 rounds.
Condition report:
Cardboard boxes show age-commensurate wear, discoloration, and minor tears. Labels are largely legible. Cartridges exhibit moderate tarnishing consistent with age but appear moderately well-preserved.
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