#61 • Antique Two Piece Box U.S. Cartridge Co. .22 Long Shot Rim Fire Lesmok Cartridges

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

High bid $35.00

Status: Sold

Antique U.S. Cartridge Co. .22 Long Shot Rim Fire Lesmok two-piece ammunition box manufactured by the United States Cartridge Company of Lowell, Massachusetts. Featuring its distinctive blue and orange graphics, this early 20th-century box originally contained 50 rounds of .22 caliber Lesmok cartridges, a popular transitional loading that bridged the gap between black powder and modern smokeless ammunition. The box retains its original two-piece construction, period string wrapping, and colorful factory labeling, with expected wear, edge losses, and aging from long-term storage.