Covering the 100 years that Winchester and its predecessor companies,
Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., and New Haven Arms Co., produced cartridges
in New Haven, this is the first detailed study ever done on cartridge
boxes from the era of the modem gun. Coverage includes all the calibers
cataloged for every rifle model from 1856 to 1956. Drawing on never
before seen company records and correspondence, as well as interviews
with oldtime employees, the authors have unearthed a wealth of new and
significant information on this under-researched, fast growing aspect of
gun-related collectibles. With over 1,400 pictures, all in full color,
this book also includes a Pricing Guide and a Rarity Guide. It is
unlikely that the incredible number of varieties of Winchester cartridge
boxes pictured will ever again be assembled for presentation to the
collecting public. Whether you want to date your collectible box or
determine which box would be appropriate as a contemporary display piece
with your Winchester rifle, this is the book to own.