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Item Code: 2025-1141
This Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US” with an unusual copper tone on the face. Lead filled back retains about 75% of lead fill; all missing from one end. Iron wire loops are fine and in place.
It appears this was in, or very near, a fire. Strange, but that may also explain the copper tone on the brass face. Priced right. [jet][ph:L]
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