Description: This antique Western cartridge box is a rare find for any collector. Made from wood and designed with a unique dovetail, this vintage piece is a must-have for any hunting enthusiast. The box is perfect for storing shot shells and ammo, and is sure to add a touch of nostalgia to any collection. With its origins in the United States, this cartridge box is a true piece of American history. The Western Cartridge Company was an American manufacturer of small arms and ammunition formerly based in East Alton, Illinois. Founded in 1898, it was the forerunner of the Olin Corporation, formed in 1944, of which Western was absorbed into.[1] Prior to that, Western acquired the Winchester Repeating Arms Company after Winchester went into receivership in 1931.[2] The two would merge in 1935 to form Winchester-Western.[3]History[edit]Franklin W. Olin received an engineering degree from Cornell University in 1886. After working at powder mills in the eastern United States, he was one of several investors establishing the Equitable Powder Company in 1892 at East Alton, Illinois. Production of blasting powder for southern Illinois coal mining began in 1893.[4]Olin formed the Western Cartridge Company in 1898 to manufacture sporting rifle powder and shotgun shells for settlers of the Great Plains. The shotgun shells used primers manufactured by larger eastern ammunition firms.[4] When the firms with primer manufacturing facilities raised primer prices in 1900 to reduce competition from independent shotgun shell assembly plants, the Western Cartridge Company formed the Union Cap and Chemical Company (UCC) as a joint venture with Austin Cartridge Company of Ohio. UCC manufactured primers, blasting caps, and .22 and .32 caliber rimfire cartridges at East Alton. Similar manufacturing procedures for these products included fabrication of sheet metal cups and filling portions of those cups with primary explosive. makes it a great addition to any collection, and it is sure to be a conversation starter.
Price: 99 USD
Location: Center Point, Iowa
End Time: 2025-01-07T16:19:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Custom Bundle: No
Material: Wood
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
Vintage: Yes
California Prop 65 Warning: Westdern Cartridge Shot Shells
