Offered here is a rare full 50-count picture box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. .44 Colt centerfire cartridges for the Colt Army conversion revolvers manufactured in the 1870s. These revolvers, utilizing a mix of leftover 1860 Army and new made parts, were manufactured at Colt alongside the Single Action Army and saw significant use out west. The box features an orange label with an illustration of Colt's conversion revolver, the UMC logo, ".44 Calibre./FIFTY CENTRAL FIRE AMMUNITION FOR COLT'S NEW ARMY REVOLVER" above the UMC manufacturer name, Bridgeport, Connecticut address, and "WITH NO. 2 WESSON PRIMER./Under A.C. Hobbs' Patent Oct. 31st, 1876./THESE SHELLS CAN BE RELOADED MANY TIMES". The box contains 50 non-headstamped period cartridges. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Fine, the box shows some light aging and mild edge wear with the label retaining strong color as well as distinct text and imagery, and opened seals. Cartridges are also very fine. This rare full 50-count picture box of .44 Colt centerfire cartridges is a must have to accompany a Colt conversion revolver!