^Lot 1252 Sharps 44-100

Tan paper box of 44-100-2 7/8” cartridges. Rare examples of the ammunition the Sharps Rifle Company marketed during the 1870’s under its own proprietary label. This paper patched bottleneck cartridge was introduced in June of 1873. In 1878, the company ceased making .44 caliber rifles, responding to the market demand for .45 caliber guns. The 5 round box has 4 of the five original cartridges in excellent condition. The cartridge cases bear no head stamp as is correct, and are loaded with matching paper-patched bullets. The patches are intact without any excessive wear or tearing. The cartridges are still nested in the original wax paper sheet dividers. The label on the packet is in excellent condition and is fully legible. . The label features the hand written inked corrections to the cartridge count and the caliber - a very common Sharps Company practice.