This exceptionally rare box originally contained 200 No. 2 Volcanic cartridges (no cartridges included). It is made of plain cardboard with a green label on the lid with black text which reads: "200 No. 2/PISTOL CARTRIDGES,/MANUFACTURED BY/The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co.,/NEW HAVEN Conn." followed by the standard warning message and "Patented August 8th, 1854." The top of the lid also has an old retailer sticker marked with ink, along with three of the four side panels of the lid marked in ink "#2 Volcanic" along with "Very old/&Rare" on one end. The bottom of the box is marked similarly in ink along with "J.P.Lower". Similar box pictured and described in the book "Volcanic Firearms" by Lewis. The book identifies the "very rare and possibly unique" ammo box lid as having a decorative "Henry-Like" border.

Very good overall, with the label retaining fine color with very minimal wear. The box itself shows some minimal wear and mild staining along with the added ink markings mentioned above. These boxes are exceedingly rare in any condition, making a very good example such as this a must have for the serious Volcanic collector. Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.