#96 • Four Antique Western 410 Gauge Paper Hull Shotshells

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

High bid $16.00

Status: Sold

Four antique Western 410 gauge paper hull shotshells representing three distinct and collectible load variations, including a Western Super-X load head stamped "Western 410 Super-X Made in USA," a Western Super-X Slug Load head stamped "Western Super-X," a Western Field 4C Load head stamped "Western 410 Field 4270," and a fourth Western Super-X example providing a wonderful study in the variety of 410 bore offerings Western produced during the mid 20th century. Western Cartridge Company, founded in 1898 in East Alton, Illinois and later merged with Winchester in 1944 to form Winchester Western, was one of America's premier ammunition manufacturers and the Super-X line became one of the most recognized and trusted brands in American sporting ammunition history. Each shell features the classic natural kraft brown paper hull construction with brass base typical of the era, and the lot includes both rolled crimp and open examples showing the intact paper wad closures stamped with shot size markings including "4C" and "6" visible on individual specimens. All four shells display honest antique age patina and wear consistent with their vintage origin while remaining structurally intact and displaying beautifully as a collection. One Western measures OAL 2.86in MW .43in one measures OAL 2.31in MW .45 one measures OAL 2.34 MW .45in and the Westernfield measures OAL 2.01in MW .45in