Relics from another era...

[QuarterBoreGunner]

One of the really neat things about helping out at my local gun store is how something interesting comes in the door every day.

I stopped by the other day and found that a guy cleaning out his parents old house had come across a pile of old gun boxes. He brought them down to us to see if we had any interest in them. Ok sure it would have been sweet if the boxes weren't empty, but still it was a cool trip into the past.







John Englehouse (sp?) was having a good day, February 7 1968.

It seems like once upon a time firearms manufacturers took a lot of interest in how they packaged their product. Now it's all about cost and efficiency; plain plastic boxes.

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[QuarterBoreGunner]

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Once upon a time these packages could elicit a excitement an "ooh" and "ahh"; they had soul. Does anyone get excited when they see the plastic case that 99% of firearms come in nowadays?



I love the hang tag in Italian.





I can't help but wonder if Mr. M.E. Steele; who paid the princely sum of $37.50 for his Ruger MK1, and $7.50 for 10 boxes of .22, at Bryant & Trott Co. Hardware and Household Goods, Santa Maria, California, on February 2, 1956, still has his pistol. Or maybe his grandson or grand daughter.

Mister Steele, if you're out there, I have your pistol box if you'd like it back.

[1911su16b870]

+1 IMO those old boxes and doc.s are cool even w/o the contents...

[Paratus et Vigilans]

That was really cool!

Thanks for posting those pics!

[Spiggy]

you should sign the warantee card and see what happens

[50 Freak]

I totally dig all the old stuff. I love garage sales in old neighborhoods. My wife just considers it junk shopping.

[Aluisious]

Someone didn't follow directions very well...DETACH AND MAIL IMMEDIATELY!

[DV8]

Once upon a time these packages could elicit a excitement an "ooh" and "ahh"; they had soul. Does anyone get excited when they see the plastic case that 99% of firearms come in nowadays?

Hell yeah, after the excruciating 10 day wait when I buy a pistol I get really excited!

Interesting pics though...It was probably cool back in the day to walk into a hardware store and see guns for sale.

[schizrade2]

You work for Vlad and Dimitry?
Tell them they should be getting a wedding invitation soon from Aaron and Marcia.

BTW, which guy are you?

[QuarterBoreGunner]

You work for Vlad and Dimitry?

"work" is a generous word; I help out on the odd Saturday; I'm the tall skinny guy with the earrings.

[Fjold]

Who ever owns Colt Gold Cup National Match No. 26123, would love to get that box and test target.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

Who ever owns Colt Gold Cup National Match No. 26123, would love to get that box and test target.

Well if anyone out there HAS 26123, I'd be more than happy to give them their box.

[Kestryll]

That kind of stuf is so cool, to ome it's just a box but it rally is a little piece of personal history. Neat pics.