#16 • Six Combustible Envelope Cartridges for Remington's, Colt's & Other Navy or Belt Pistols

Part of Antique Ammunition Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $10.00

Status: Sold

Authentic reproduction of a period pack of six combustible envelope cartridges made with American Powder Co.'s powder for Remington's, Colt's, and other Navy or Belt Pistols in 36-100 inch caliber, housed in a brown kraft cardboard box bearing a vivid deep orange label faithfully replicating the original "Warranted Superior Quality" packaging. Each cartridge contains a .36 caliber .375" lead ball over 14 grains of fffg black powder in potassium nitrate treated paper, with the box presenting clean, tightly formed edges and a lift tab at one corner. Overall condition is excellent, with the box structurally sound, the label vivid and fully legible, and only minor lifting at one label corner with no tears or deterioration.