Lot 524:
Vintage Remington UMC .50-70 Government Rifle Cartridges, Box of 20
Sold for: $120
Description
A vintage cardboard box containing twenty .50-70 Government central fire rifle cartridges by Remington Arms – Union Metallic Cartridge Co. The box, manufactured by Remington Arms – Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Bridgeport, Conn., U.S.A., features “Remington UMC” and “Remington” trade marks. It is marked “FOR GOVERNMENT AND OTHER RIFLES” and specifies “450 GRS. BULLET,” alongside a guarantee of quality. The contained brass-cased cartridges are 20 mixed headstamps and show varying degrees of tarnish and patina consistent with age but appear physically complete.
Condition report:
The cardboard box is in poor to fair condition, exhibiting extensive paper loss, tears, scuffing, and discoloration, particularly on the edges and lid. The contained brass-cased cartridges show varying degrees of tarnish and patina consistent with age but appear physically complete.
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