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ONLINE FIREARMS, EDGED WEAPONS AND MILITARIA AUCTION

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 9, 2026 01:00PM EDT
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Lot 156

Two Red Lithographed Sporting Powder Tins, “Golden Pheasant” & “Dead Shot Rifle F.F.G.”

Estimate: $100 - $250
Starting Bid
$50

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Group of two red-painted lithographed sporting powder tins including a larger “Golden Pheasant Gun Powder” example manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, Delaware, together with a smaller “Triple Refined Dead Shot Sporting Powder” / “American Powder Mills Rifle F.F.G.” tin, Boston, Massachusetts. Both retain original screw caps and colorful factory graphics with hunting and sporting scenes. Attractive early sporting advertising pieces with strong shelf presence.

 

Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx shipping within the continental U.S.: $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.

 

Dimensions:
Largest: 4 x 6 x 1.5 in.
Smallest: 3.5 x 4.5 x 1.25 in.

 

Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx shipping within the continental U.S.: $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.

Condition

Both examples show honest age and handling wear including scattered scratches, oxidation, paint loss, and label wear consistent with use and age. Graphics remain legible and visually appealing overall.

Overall Dimensions
Height: 6.00 in
Width: 4.00 in
Depth: 1.50 in
Weight: 2.00 lbs

The Bob Butterfield Collection.