^Lot 3317 LOT OF 2 BOXES OF U.S. CIVIL WAR POULTNEY'S SMITH

& GALLAGER BREECH-LOADING CARBINE AMMUNITION. Lot of 2 boxes of Poultney's Metallic Cartridges ammunition in original boxes, including: 1) x1 sealed 10-rd. box of Smith's breechloading carbine .50-100 ammunition. Lid features a label that reads "10/ POULTNEY'S PATENT METALLIC/ CARTRIDGES,/ Patented Dec 15th, 1863 12 CAPS,/ FOR/ Smith's Breech-Loading/ CARBINE./ No.1. 50-100 Caliber./ Address, Poultney & Trimble, Baltimore, Md.". CONDITION: box remains sealed, exhibiting a few small superficial losses and a tear on the left edge of the lid, with some handling marks present overall. 2) x1 10-rd. (8-rds. remaining) box of Gallager's breechloading carbine .50-100 ammunition. Lid features a label that reads "10/ Poultney's Metallic/ CARTRIDGES,/ PATENTED DECEMBER 15th, 1863./ 12 CAPS/ FOR/ Gallager's Breech Loading Carbine,/ 50/100 Calibre.". CONDITION: box has been opened, with 3 edges (sides and lower edge) having been detached from the main body. Left panel of body has torn / separated along the edges. Exterior of box shows overall wear and scattered patches and areas of discoloration, with some tearing and losses present along the edges of the label. (02-26579-5/MLW). AMMO. $800-1,200.