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Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE
Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE

Sharps Rifle .45-70 Bullets Ammo 1800s Winchester Central Fire 10 Empty Box RARE

$ 25.87

Availability: 81 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Material: Cardboard
  • Brand: Winchester
  • Condition: Used vintage, Box is complete but stains and split original paper tape. Writing in ink on box (one side).
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Rare Winchester SHARPS RIFLE .45-70 Central Fire Cartridge Box  (10)
    No Reserve! Very old and rare!
    Empty Antique (late 1800s) Winchester Solid Head Sharps Rifle .45-70 .
    This is an empty box originally containing Sharps Rifle .45-70 cartridges.
    The two-piece box is in fair to good vintage condition. Stained / soiled and the original paper tape in some of the corners are split open.  Writing in ink (one side of box), not on label.
    Has a blue-green top label and side label. The top and side labels are mostly complete.
    The box is marked as follows:
    Top (Exterior) -  “
    10
    .
    45-70
    Central Fire Solid Head Cartridges for Sharps Rifle. manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, Conn U.S.A.”.
    Top (Interior) -  “
    In RELOADING these CARTRIDGES the only PRIMER that can be used is the Winchester Primer No. 2
    1/2
    .” and "For convenience in carrying, use ANSON MILLS' WOVEN CARTRIDGE BELT.
    Side - "10 .45-70 SHARP'S."
    Please review photos carefully as they best describe this unique item
    Payment within 24 hours of auction end is appreciated.
    The 45-70 Government cartridge was adopted by the United State Military in 1873. The standard service load for the infantry rifle was 70 grains of black powder and a 500 grain bullet. Shortly after this round was accepted by the Army, a second service load was introduced for the carbine. The Sharps Rifle Co. began chambering their Model 1874 rifles for this round shortly after its introduction. As they did with all the other calibers they offered, they began offering ammunition in this case length for their rifles. They christened their "new" round the 45-70 Sharps. It was dimensionally identical to the military round.