Lot 118:
Remington Arms Company .32 S&W Black Powder Cartridges 50 Rounds Antique
Sold for: $40
Description
This lot features a vintage green cardboard box containing 50 rounds of .32 S&W caliber centerfire ammunition manufactured by the Remington Arms Company, Inc. at the UMC Bridgeport Works in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This 50 rounds collection of ammunition is loaded with 88-grain lead bullets and utilizes black powder propellant. The top of the box is marked .32 S.&W. 50 CENTRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES, with a graphic of a single cartridge and 88 GRAINS BULLET printed alongside the Remington Arms Company, Inc. name and Bridgeport address. A red circular logo for REMINGTON UMC is present on multiple sides. One end flap is prominently marked .32 S.&W. BLACK POWDER, while the side panels state SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR .32 SMITH AND WESSON AND OTHER ARMS. The underside features a comprehensive GUARANTEE in English and a GARANTIA in Spanish. The interior contents consist of 50 cartridges with a mixed assortment of headstamps, including REM-UMC 32 S&W, U.M.C. .32 S.&W., W.R.A. CO. .32 S&W, PETERS .32 S.&W., WESTERN .32 S.&W., and 32 S&W R-P. The cartridges utilize brass cases and lead round-nose projectiles. Note – As an antique or black powder firearm, this item does not require a background check.
Condition report:
The green cardboard box is in fair vintage condition, exhibiting significant wear including fraying along the edges, corner damage, surface staining, and some loss of material on the flaps, though all major text remains legible. The 50 cartridges show signs of significant age; the brass cases display a heavy tarnish and dark patina. The lead projectiles exhibit a thick layer of white oxidation or lead bloom throughout the lot. The ammunition appears to be live but is sold as a vintage collectible for display purposes.
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