6.13.26 SPORTSMAN AUCTION
Lot 110:
Description
This collection includes three vintage cardboard shotgun ammunition boxes from prominent American manufacturers. One box is for Western Super-X all new plastic rifled slug loads, 12 gauge, 2 3/4 inch, with 1 oz. slugs. It retains original Town and Country price stickers. A second box is for Remington Mohawk Long Range 12 gauge, 2 3/4 inch shells with size 6 shot, featuring original retail and sale labels. The third box, shown from the reverse, serves as an advertisement for the Western Cartridge Company, a division of Olin Industries, Inc., East Alton, Illinois. This reverse panel lists various Western and Winchester products, including Super-X and Xpert shotgun shells, center-fire cartridges, Silvertip ammunition, flashlights, batteries, and roller skates. Visual inspection confirms that at least one box contains a red plastic shotgun shell with a brass base.
Condition report:
The boxes are in vintage condition with visible signs of age and handling. Observable damage includes crushing, tearing, and frayed edges to the cardboard. The printed surfaces and labels show typical scuffing, discoloration, and minor surface loss consistent with long-term storage. One box is partially collapsed and exhibits significant structural wear.
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