Lot 1264:
50 Rounds of Vintage The Union Metallic Cartridge Co. .32 Police Colt Central Fire Positive Cartridges
Sold for: $95
Description
A vintage rectangular cardboard ammunition box, labeled for “50 .32 Police COLT CENTRAL FIRE POSITIVE CARTRIDGES” and manufactured by “THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE Co., BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A.” The top label features a prominent “UMC” logo, depicts a “.32 COLT NEW POLICE” cartridge, and details “13 GRS POWDER” and “98 GR. BULLET.” A side label clearly specifies “BLACK POWDER,” further indicating its period, and other partial labels reference suitability for “.32 Colt New Police Double Action Revolvers” and “Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector Revolvers.” Inside, it contains fifty brass-cased, lead-bullet cartridges.
Condition report:
The box is in fair to poor condition, showing extensive wear, discoloration, rubbing, and tears to its printed paper labels. The contained cartridges exhibit varying degrees of oxidation, verdigris, and surface corrosion.
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