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REMINGTON - UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE COMPANY AMMUNITION BOXES –
PISTOL & RIFLE CARTRIDGES – SELECTION OF SOME NICE
SPECIMENS FRESH FROM SEVERAL OLD COLLECTIONS:
Acquired through the purchase of several old
collections, this is a very nice offering of late 1800’s
and early 1900’s Remington and Remington-UMC Cartridge
Company full,
partially full, and empty cartridge boxes for pistol and rifle
calibers.
Ranging from rare, to scarce, to some that are
relatively common, these are all solid specimens that
while showing various degrees of wear and age are
remarkable in that they have survived at all, and they
will be a nice addition to your collection to display
with your firearm.
Each box is individually described below and accompanied
by detailed photographs.
NOTE:
For individual cartridges in these
calibers and by these civilian manufacturers, click on
this link for available offerings:
INDIVIDUAL CIVILIAN CARTRIDGES
NOTE: These boxes are not listed in
any particular chronological order or with respect to
the caliber, so you will be best served by scrolling
through the entire list.
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1
REM .45-70 GOVERNMENT
PRIMED SHELLS - FULL BOX:
From the 1920's, this is one of the largest boxes
produced by Remington, measuring 6" long, 3" wide and
over 2" high. Containing all 50 of the original
cartridge cases with the
proper headstamp,
the box is fully intact with bright
clear legible labels. There are some clear tape
repairs to two corners, but the box is very solid, retaining
its shape with sharp edges, and there is no disfiguring or
crushing. A relatively scarce box, overall this is a
very nice specimen. (0329) $275
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REMINGTON
- S.A.A.M.I. .30 REMINGTON EXPRESS PROOF CARTRIDGES - FULL BOX:
Dated 1957, this packet was
produced by the Remington Arms Company under the
standards of the Sporting Arms & Ammunition
Manufacturers, Inc. S.A.A.M.I., established in
1926, traces its history to a government project
predating WWI which sought to create an exchange of
technical information and standardizing of
interchangeability of ammunition and firearm
specifications between manufacturers. By the
1950's, S.A.A.M.I. had become an expert source regarding
technical product performance, safety, and product
interchangeability.
Based on the information included
in the label, this packet appears to be a loading of
proofing .30 Remington Express cartridges for testing in
Remington Arms Company firearms. The packet is
full form, and contains all 20 of the original
cartridges. The box features fully
legible labels on the face of the packet, on one side
panel and on one end flap. The packet is in
overall excellent condition, showing no abuse and only
very minor shelf wear. The packet is very solid,
retaining its shape with sharp edges, and there is no
disfiguring or crushing.
This is a very interesting packet,
representative of the efforts of the firearms
manufacturing industry to develop new designs and
produce safe firearms for their customers. (0738) $150
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3
REM-UMC .45-70
GOVERNMENT CARTRIDGES - FULL BOX:
From the 1920's, this box
contains all 20 of the original cartridges with the
proper headstamp. The box features bright clear
legible graphics and is full form. One end flap
has started to separate along the fold, but is still
present.. Very little handling and storage wear,
the box is very solid, retaining
its shape with sharp edges, and there is no disfiguring or
crushing. A very nice box. (0326) $150
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REM-UMC .45-70
GOVERNMENT CARTRIDGES - FULL BOX:
From the 1920's, this box contains 20 original cartridge
cases with the proper headstamp, but I believe the
bullets are reloads. The box features bright clear
legible graphics on four sides of the box proper and one
end flap. That one end flap has separated from the
box, but is original to this box and could be restored.
The other end flap is missing. The box is
otherwise solid, and retains
its shape with sharp edges. (0335) $45
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5
REM-UMC .32-40
WINCHESTER CARTRIDGES:
From the 1920's, this box contains 18 of the 20 original
cartridges and one fired cartridge case - all with the
proper headstamp. The box features bright clear
legible graphics on four sides of the box proper and
both end flaps. The box is otherwise solid, and retains
its shape with nice edges. (0310) $65
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6
REMINGTON CALIBER .30
PRIMED CASES - FULL BOX - POSSIBLE MILITARY CONTRACT:
This box contains all 20 of the
original primed cartridge cases, bearing the headstamp
"R A 54" indicating these cases were produced in 1954.
The headstamp is a format used by Remington on the
ammunition they produced under military contract, and
combined with the khaki color of the paperboard from
which the box is made and the simple labeling printed
directly on the box, it is very possible this box was
produced for the military under contract, perhaps for a
special research project at the arsenals. The box is fully intact with
a bright
clear legible label, shows no wear or handling, and the
box retains
its shape with sharp edges, and there is no disfiguring or
crushing. This is an interesting loading and some
research might reveal its history. (0334)
$60
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7
REM .30-40
KRAG CARTRIDGES:
This box contains all 20 of the original cartridge cases
with the proper headstamp, and all 20 have been fired.
The box features very legible graphics on four sides of
the box proper and both end flaps, but one end flap is
beginning to separate along the fold. The box is
otherwise solid, and retains
its shape with minor wear to the edges.
SOLD
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8
REM .33
WINCHESTER CARTRIDGES:
This box contains all 20 of the original cartridges with
the proper headstamp. The box features very
legible graphics on four sides of the box proper, with
some minor shelf wear on both end flaps. The box
is very solid, and retains
its shape with minor wear to the edges. (0339) $125
(I have two of these boxes in identical
condition.)
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9
REM-UMC .45
COLT CARTRIDGES:
This box contains 45 of the original 50 cartridges, all
with the proper headstamp. The box features very
legible graphics on four sides of the box proper, and on
both end flaps. The box is very solid, and retains
its shape with minor shelf wear. Overall, a very
nice box. SOLD
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10
REM .45-60
WINCHESTER CARTRIDGES:
This is a Remington Arms Company produced box labeled as
"EMPTY CARTRIDGE CASES", part of their reloading
components line. The box contains 20 .45-60
Winchester Cartridges manufactured from cut down
Remington Peters .45-70 cartridge cases. The
cartridges are loaded with lead bullets, and based on
the label on the end flap, black powder. The man
from whom this box was acquired purchased a lot of
obsolete ammunition from the "Old West Scrounger"
ammunition company, and this box may have come from
them. The cartridges appear to be in excellent
condition and there is no sign of damage or wear due to
reloading. A comparison photo of the .45-60
cartridge is shown below alongside the longer .45-70,
showing that these .45-60 cases were reduced in length.
The box features very legible graphics on four sides of
the box proper, and on both end flaps. The box is solid,
and retains
its shape with some minor shelf wear. (0336) $50
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11
REM-UMC .50-70
GOVERNMENT BLANK CARTRIDGES:
An great early box containing all 20 of the original
blank cartridges, all with the proper headstamp.
The box features very good legible top and side labels
and is very solid, retaining
its shape with almost no shelf wear. Overall, a
very displayable box. (0331) $55
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12
REM-UMC .43
EGYPTIAN BLANK CARTRIDGES:
An great early box containing all 20 of the original
blank cartridges. The box features very good
legible top and side labels and is very solid, retaining
its shape with almost no shelf wear. Overall, a
very displayable box.
SOLD
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REM-UMC .43
SPANISH CARTRIDGES:
An great early box with the "Black Powder" call out.
This box was intended to contain 20 cartridges, but when
I obtained this one it contained 25 empty cartridge
cases, so on this one you get a bonus.
The box features very good legible top and side labels
and is very solid, with very little shelf wear.
Overall, a very displayable box. (0321) $45
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14
REM-UMC .45-70
BLANK CARTRIDGES:
An great early box containing all 20 of the original
blank cartridges, all with the proper headstamp.
The box features very good legible top and side labels
and is very solid, retaining
its shape with very little shelf wear. Overall, a
very displayable box. (0328) $35
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15
REM-UMC .45-70
BLANK CARTRIDGES:
An great early box containing 19 of the 20 original
blank cartridges, all with the proper headstamp.
The box features very good legible top and side labels
and is very solid, retaining
its shape with very little shelf wear. Overall, a
very displayable box. (0327) $30
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REM-UMC
“CARTRIDGE PICTURE” LABEL BOX - .32 SMITH & WESSON CARTRIDGES, ca 1907 -1911:
This two piece box
bears a clear legible “Cartridge Picture” label showing very
minor wear. This box has been opened and the majority
of the wrapper band is missing.
The
box is full form with no damage or misshaping, and it
contains 22 of the original 50 rounds – all with the
proper headstamps. (0317) $30
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17
REM-UMC
“CARTRIDGE PICTURE” LABEL BOX - .32 COLT POLICE POSITIVE CARTRIDGES, ca 1907 -1911:
This two piece box
bears the “Cartridge Picture” dark red label. Colt
introduced their “Police Positive” small frame double
action revolver in 1907, which serves to fix the
earliest date of production of this packet, and upon the
merger of Remington and UMC, this style of box was
appearing ca. 1911. It is interesting to note that the
end label includes the advisement that the cartridges
are loaded with “Black Powder”.
The top label is complete and legible, showing very
minor wear. This box has been opened and the majority
of the red paper band is present on one side and one
end. The box is full form with no damage or misshaping,
and it contains 49 of the original 50 rounds – all with
the proper headstamps.
(0333) $95
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18
REM-UMC
“CARTRIDGE PICTURE” LABEL BOX - .38 LONG COLT CARTRIDGES, ca 1907 -1911:
This two piece box
bears a clear legible “Cartridge Picture” label showing very
minor wear. This box has been opened, however the majority
of the wrapper band is present.
The
box is full form with no damage or misshaping, and it
contains 21 .38 Long Colt rounds - 5-REM/UMC, and the
balance a mixture of Winchester, Western, UMC and USC.
SOLD
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REM-UMC
“CARTRIDGE PICTURE” LABEL BOX - .38 SHORT COLT CARTRIDGES, ca 1907 -1911:
This two piece box
bears a clear legible “Cartridge Picture” label showing very
minor wear. This box has been opened and the majority
of the wrapper band is missing.
The
box is full form with no damage or misshaping, and it
contains all of the original 50 rounds – all with the
proper headstamps. (0319) $50
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20
REM-UMC
“CARTRIDGE PICTURE” LABEL BOX - .38 SHORT COLT CARTRIDGES, ca 1907 -1911:
This two piece box
bears a clear legible “Cartridge Picture” label showing very
minor wear. This box has been opened, but quite a
bit of the wrapper band remains.
The
box is full form with no damage or misshaping, and it
contains 25 of the original 50 rounds – all with the
proper headstamps. (0318) $30
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21
REM-UMC
.44 RUSSIAN CARTRIDGES:
This box contains 50
reloaded cartridges, all put up using UMC .44 Russian
headstamped brass. A slip of paper in the box
records the cartridges were loaded with 5 grains of
Unique Powder and a .430 dia./ 210 grain bullet.
The box features very legible graphics on four sides of
the box proper, and on both end flaps. One end
flap has separated from the box, but is still present.
Otherwise, the box is very solid, and retains its shape
with minor shelf wear. Overall, a box that will
display well.. (0323) $35
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22
REM
.44 RUSSIAN CARTRIDGES:
This box contains 50
reloaded cartridges, all put up using UMC .44 Russian
headstamped brass. The box features very legible
graphics on four sides of the box proper, and on both
end flaps. The box is very solid, and retains its
shape with minor shelf wear. (0324) $30
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23
REM
.30 LUGER CARTRIDGES:
This box contains the
original 50 cartridges, all with the proper headstamps.
The box features very legible graphics on four sides of
the box proper, and on both end flaps. The box is
very solid, and retains its shape with minor shelf wear.
(0306) $30
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24
REM
.30 LUGER CARTRIDGES:
This box contains 45 of the
original 50 cartridges, all with the proper headstamps.
The box features very legible graphics on four sides of
the box proper, and on both end flaps. The box is
very solid, and retains its shape with minor shelf wear.
(0307) $25
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25
REM-UMC
.30-06 CARTRIDGES:
This box contains all of
the original 20 cartridges, all with the proper
headstamps. The box features very legible graphics
on four sides of the box proper, and on both end flaps.
The box is very solid, and retains its shape with minor
shelf wear.
SOLD
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26
REM-UMC
.32 (7.65mm) AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGES:
This box contains 44 of the
original 50 cartridges, all with the proper headstamps.
The box features very legible graphics on four sides of
the box proper, and on one end flap - the other end flap
is missing. Otherwise, the box is very solid, and
retains its shape with minor shelf wear. (0311) $25
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27
REM
.32 (7.65mm) AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGES:
This box contains all of
the original 50 cartridges, all with the proper
headstamps. The box features very legible graphics
on four sides of the box proper, and on both end flaps.
The box is very solid, and retains its shape with minor
shelf wear. (0312) $25
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28
REM
.32 (7.65mm) AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGES:
This box contains 48 of the
original 50 cartridges, all with the proper headstamps.
The box features very legible graphics on four sides of
the box proper, and on both end flaps. The box is
very solid, and retains its shape with some shelf wear.
(0313) $25
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29
FIOCCHI
.32 (7.65mm) AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGES:
This box contains all of
the original 50 cartridges, all with the proper
headstamps. The box features very legible graphics
on four sides of the box proper, and on both end flaps.
The box is very solid, and retains its shape with
little, if any shelf wear. (0314) $25
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30
REM-UMC .45-70 GOVT
CARTRIDGE BOX - EMPTY:
This empty box features
bright clear legible
labels. Showing little handling and storage wear,
the box is very solid, retaining its shape with sharp
edges, and there is no disfiguring or crushing.
Overall, a very displayable box.
(0347)
$20
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31
REM-UMC .30-06
SPRINGFIELD CARTRIDGE BOX - EMPTY:
This empty box features
bright clear legible
labels. Showing little handling and storage wear,
the box is very solid, retaining its shape with sharp
edges, and there is no disfiguring or crushing.
Overall, a very displayable box.
(0346)
$15
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32
REM-UMC .25 REMINGTON
CARTRIDGE BOX - EMPTY:
This is a rare edition of boxes with the "Express Train"
incorporated into the graphics. The empty box features
legible graphics on four sides of the box proper, and on
both end flaps, and the cartridge divider is present.
The box is in excellent condition, is solid, and retains its shape with
no notable
shelf wear. Overall, a very displayable box.
SOLD
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33
REM .219 ZIPPER
CARTRIDGE BOX - EMPTY: This empty box features
legible graphics on four sides of the box proper, and on
both end flaps, and the cartridge divider is present.
The box is solid, and retains its shape with some minor
shelf wear. Overall, a very displayable box.
(0341) $35
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REM .244 REMINGTON
CARTRIDGE BOX - EMPTY: This empty box features
legible graphics on four sides of the box proper, and on
both end flaps, and the cartridge divider is present.
The box is solid, and retains its shape with some minor
shelf wear. Overall, a very displayable box.
(0342) $35
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REM .300 SAVAGE
CARTRIDGE BOX - EMPTY: This empty box features
legible graphics on four sides of the box proper, and on
both end flaps, and the cartridge divider is present.
The box is solid, and retains its shape with some minor
shelf wear. Overall, a very displayable box.
(0344) $30
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36
REM .30-40 KRAG
CARTRIDGE BOX - EMPTY: This empty box features
legible graphics on four sides of the box proper, and on
both end flaps, and the cartridge divider is present.
The box is solid, and retains its shape with some minor
shelf wear. The caliber designation on the end
flaps has been crossed out and "7.7J" was written in to
the side, apparently done by a previous owner who was
storing a different caliber of cartridges in the box.
Still, the front panel is unmarked, the graphics include
the scarce "Paper Bullet Blanks" call out, and this
remains a very displayable box.
(0345) $20
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REM 12 GA. "US GOVT
PROPERTY" CARTRIDGE BOX - EMPTY:
I
obtained this from an army veteran who had served in
post-war Germany in military government. He
related that the wildlife population had been
uncontrolled since before the war and the exploding
numbers were playing havoc with the crop production,
creating, or adding to the food shortages. Hunting
proved to be not only an effective management tool, but
also provided a source of recreation for the troops
assigned to the military government detachments.
He kept this box as a sample of the ammunition the
soldiers were issued for those hunts, noting it is
stamped "US GOVT PROPERTY" on the back panel. This empty box features
legible graphics on four sides of the box proper, and on
both end flaps.
The box is solid, and retains its shape with some shelf wear.
Not only is this an earlier Remington shot shell box,
but it has an interesting place in history.
(0350) $20
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