Black Powder 1890's Winchester “Picture” Box 38 S&W Ammo

This is a full box, 50 rounds, of .38 S&W ammunition (marked .38 Central Fire) manufactured by Winchester and dating to the late 1890's.    The half-split “Picture” box features a top break Smith & Wesson revolver with specific S&W call out “Expressly for SMITH & WESSON New 38 Cal. Central Fire Revolver.”  The side label features an endorsement from Smith & Wesson dated August 1st, 1898.  The labels are intact with very slight flaking on the top edge with the bottom slit on 3 sides having excellent graphics showing only very slight age soiling.  The box is solid with slight edge wear and the start of seam separation on the bottom left side.  The cartridges are in excellent condition.  A beautiful early picture box perfect for the Winchester Ammunition collector or to pair with your early S&W revolver.