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Union Metallic Cartridge Co. - Box of 36

This is an opened box of .32 caliber Smith & Wesson "central-fire cartridges" manufactured by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. The box originally held 50 cartridges. There are only 36 in the box.

The box shows wear on the corners but is in relatively good condition for its age. It does not indicate a year on the box. I am estimating it dates to sometime between 1885 and 1912 based on the following:

The Union Metallic Cartridge Company was incorporated in 1867 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 1912, it was merged with the Remington Arms Company to form Remington U.M.C. The cartridges bear a head stamp, which the company reportedly began using in 1885.

On the top of the box it states:

50 .32 cal. S & W
Central-Fire Cartridges
10 Grs. Powder
88 Grs. Bullet
Manufactured by
The Union Metallic Cartridge Co.
Bridgeport, Conn., U.S.A.

The bottom of the box bears an orange label which states:
GUARANTEE.
We hereby guarantee the Ammunition manufactured and sold by The Union Metallic Cartridge Co.; also the following named Arms when being used with the U.M.C. Cartridges, which are made expressly for them, viz; Colt, Winchester, Marlin, Bullard, Whitney, Smith & Wesson, Ballard, Stevens, Wesson, Remington, and others of first-class manufacture.

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