FOUR ORIGINAL UNOPENED PACKAGES OF CIVIL WAR ERA

PISTOL CARTRIDGES. 1) 44 CAL. This original package reads, on the front, “SIX CARTRIDGES FOR ARMY REVOLVER, CAL. 44. WITH 7 PERCUSSION CAPS. WATERVLIET ARSENAL, 1864.” CONDITION: package generally shows light wear and is encased in shrink-wrap plastic. 2) 44 CAL. This original package reads, on the front, “6 Combustible Envelope CARTRIDGES Made of American Powder Co’s Powder, FOR REMINGTON’S, COLT’S. AND OTHER Revolving Holster Pistol, 44-100 inch Calibre. WARRANTED SUPERIOR QUALITY.” CONDITION: package generally shows light wear and is encased in shrink-wrap plastic. 3) 44 CAL. The original package reads, on the front, “PRESSED WATERPROOF CARTRIDGES, For COLT’S ARMY PISTOL. Patented March 18, 1862. MANUFACTURED BY THE HAZARD POWDER CO., HAZARDVILLE, CONN.” CONDITION: package generally shows light wear but appears to have a small tear at one end. The package is encased in shrink-wrap plastic. 4) 44 CAL. The original package reads, on the front, “6 Combustible Envelope CARTRIDGES, MADE OF HAZARD’S POWDER EXPRESSLY FOR COL. COLT’S PATENT NEW MODEL REVOLVING HOLSTER PISTOL 44/100 inch Calibre. ADDRESS COLTS CARTRIDGE WORKS. HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A.” CONDITION: package generally shows light wear but appears to have a small tear on the underside edge. The package is encased in shrink-wrap plastic. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. (02-22104/BF). $2,000-3,000.