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CIVIL WAR ERA “COLT’S CARTRIDGE WORKS” .31
CALIBER COMBUSTIBLE CARTRIDGE PACKET FOR THE COLT
REVOLVING POCKET PISTOL – COMPLETE LABEL – EXCELLENT
SPECIMEN: This is an original Civil War era
packet of .31 caliber combustible cartridges
manufactured by the Colt’s Cartridge Works of Hartford,
Connecticut. While the label specifically states “FOR
COLT’S REVOLVING POCKET PISTOL”, this six round packet
is of the type used with any of the .31 caliber
revolvers of that period.
Although the wire along the top of the packet appears to
have pulled loose from the wrapper, the packet has not
been opened, and other than the track left by the wire,
the packet is otherwise completely sealed and the fully
legible label is completely intact. The wrapper is
likewise complete on all the other surfaces, the wooden
block is intact and full form, and of course, all six of
the original cartridges are present.
These Civil War era cartridge packets are becoming more
and more difficult to find in any condition, and finding
a specimen in this excellent condition is truly
notable. In spite of the quantities of these packets
that were produced, surviving specimens are becoming
harder and harder to find. This is would be an
excellent packet to add to a cased set with your Colt
Pocket Revolver or any of the percussion .31 caliber
pistols. (0210) $550
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