2020 September Premier, Volume I

Phenomenal, Fresh & Incredibly Rare UMC Cartridge Board
LOT 36
Exceptionally Rare Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Glass Topped Cartridge Display Board - The interior
frame measures 20 13/16 wide by 32 3/8 tall inches with
the exterior measuring 25 3/8 wide by 37 1/8 inches
tall and the display is approximately 4 1/4 inches deep.
This impressive board includes an assortment of rimfire
cartridges, centerfire cartridges, and shotgun shells
ranging from the tiny BB cap up to the massive 1 inch
Berdan Gatling. All of the cartridges are neatly arranged in
rows and labeled in gold on a dark navy blue background.
“AMMUNITION/MANUFACTURED BY THE/UNION METALLIC
CARTRIDGE COMPANY,/BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A.” is
arranged in four lines at the top with a U.M.C. monogram
logo to either side, also in gold. The frame has two black
accents that run around the perimeter and a pain of glass
protecting the entire display. This is an exceptionally
rare cartridge display with very few examples left known
to exist, one being in the Smithsonian and one at the
Springfield Armory Museum. It is possible that this is the
only example known to exist with the navy blue
paper background.
CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, the display itself
shows very minimal wear and very little fading with some
scattered light handling/storage marks. The frame has mild
wear, light dings and scratches scattered throughout, and
the metal brackets holding the glass showing some mild
oxidation/patina. An exceptionally rare cartridge display
that would not only enhance your collection, but become
a centerpiece!
Estimate: 30000 - 50000
“This is an exceptionally rare
cartridge display with very few
examples left known to exist,
one being in the Smithsonian
and one at the Springfield
Armory Museum. It is possible
that this is the only example
known to exist with the navy
blue paper background.”
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