Sharps cartridge boxes
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:16 pm
I did some searching on the internet for some samples of 1863 cartridge boxes. I re-created labels that are specific to the caliber and powder charge that I use with my Shiloh Sharps carbine, 40 and 45 grains. I use both self-made and Hahn tubes for the cartridges themselves, by the way. Samples of some of my work are attached. Note that 6 boxes of Sharps rifle cartridges, 10 cartridges to a box, fit perfectly in a small box from the post office, painted brown in my case.
I also have done some .44 and .36 caliber revolver cartridge boxes.
If anyone is interested, I would be glad to send you my Word file so you can print out your own labels. I print them, and any of my Civil War labels, on 28 lb. Mohawk cream white paper and paste them onto custom made light cardboard (manila file folders) boxes wrapped in brown painters/butcher's paper.
I also have done some .44 and .36 caliber revolver cartridge boxes.
If anyone is interested, I would be glad to send you my Word file so you can print out your own labels. I print them, and any of my Civil War labels, on 28 lb. Mohawk cream white paper and paste them onto custom made light cardboard (manila file folders) boxes wrapped in brown painters/butcher's paper.