.22 Rim Fire Boxes22box-id.com/Dunn/Winchester.pdf · WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co. The Winchester...

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co.

The Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven, CT

Created and Edited By

Roger E. Huegel

2015

.22 Rim Fire Boxes of the U.S.A.

ID. Reference


WRA

CONTRIBUTORS

THANKS Special thanks to the following collectors for helping me with this project by supplying me

with box images and sharing their knowledge. Presented in alphabetical order.

J B

B C

G D

D C

R E

R E

P G

D G

J H

G H

B H

P L

P M C

S M

R R

J S

E W

“22 B N ”


WRA

HEADSTAMPS (h/s)

Headstamp drawings courtesy of the RIMFIRE HEADSTAMP GUIDE by George Kass and Ron Merchant

H-1 Raised

H-10 Impressed

SU-1 Impressed

W-3 Impressed

H-11 Impressed

2-1 Impressed

WRF"

WINCHESTER TWO-PIECE .22 BOXES 1873 TO 1927 by Richard Rains 211 pages, price $45.00 plus $5.00 shipping

Richard Rains S. 4321 Bluff Rd.

Spokane WA 99224 [email protected]


WRA-TOC

TABLE of CONTENTS

WRA‐ Name

Introduction & Headstamps

TOC Table of Contents & Contributors

0 History

2 1870's Issues

3 1890's Issues

4 Rifle Cartridges w/ Oct 24, 1871 Patent

5 Rifle Cartridges -Half-Split Boxes w/ Oct 31, 1871 Patent

6 Rifle Cartridges -Full Cover Boxes w/ Oct 31, 1871 Patent

7 Green & Red Smokeless Issues

8 1906 Issues

9 1912 Issues

9.5A 1918 Special Government Cartridge Issues

9.5B 1919 Jr. Rifle Corps Issues

10 1920 Issues

11 1925 Issues

12 1927 "STAYNLESS" Issues (Blue & White Box)

12.5 1928 "KOPPERKLAD" Issues (Blue & White Box)

13 1932 "SUPER SPEED" Issues (Red & White Box)

13.5 1932 "LESTAYN" Issues (Red & White Box)

14 1938 Yellow & Blue Box Issues

15 1939 Yellow & Blue Box Issues (Div. of Western Cart. Co.)

16 1945 Yellow & Blue Box Issues (Div. of Olin Ind.)

17 1946 Red & Yellow Box Issues (Olin Ind)

18 1955 Red & Yellow Box issues (Olin Mathieson Chem Corp)


WRA-TOC

TABLE of CONTENTS

WRA‐ Name

19 1959 Yellow Box Issues

20 1962 Yellow Box Issues (Child Warning added)

21 1971 "SUPER-X" White Box Issues

22 1971 Plastic Box Issues

23 1975 Plastic Box Issues

24 1978 "SUPER-X" White Box Issues

Horse & Rider Issues Have been moved to a

separate publication

30 "SPOTLIGHT" Issues

51A Commercial Gallery Issues

52 Indoor Armory Issues

53 "PRECISION" Match Issues

54 "EZXS" Match Issues

55 "LEADER" Target

56 "T-22" Target Issues

69 Misc. Target Issues

69.5 Misc. Target Issues- Super Silhouette

80 "NUM-RITE"Issues

99 Unclassified Misc.


WRA-0

HISTORY

The modern Winchester Repeating Arms Co. can trace its roots back to the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company, which produced the Volcanic rifles and pistols during the early part of the 1850's. When this firm was failing, Oliver F. Winchester, as an investor, helped form the New Haven Arms Company. They were to continue the manufacture of rifles using some of the ideas of the Volcanic designs. The Volcanic rifles used .31 and .36 caliber self contained cartridges which lacked power.

In June 1858, the new company took over the former premises of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. with O.F. Winchester as the president and B. Tyler Henry as the shop supervisor. At first sales were no better than with the prior designs and company. Then Mr. Henry redesigned the Volcanic action to handle the larger caliber .44 rimfire cartridge. To honor Henry for his work, all Winchester rimfire cartridges carry an "H" headstamp even today and the first products of the New Haven Arms Co. were called the "Henry Rifles"

The New Haven Arms Company reorganized in 1865 and at that time changed their name to The Winchester Repeating Arms Company. In 1866. they moved to Bridgeport, Conn., then moved back to New Haven to its present location in 1871. The West was opening up and business was good for the company Sales of rifles were increasing rapidly and the finances of the company were sound during a period that saw the financial failures of many of the arms and ammunition companies due to their not being able to adjust to the commercial markets following the Civil War.

Winchester produced their own cartridges, but considered their major business to be the sales of rifles with the ammunition business being a side line to aid in the sales of arms. In 1873, they introduced the model 1873 rifle, which was offered in center fire calibers. At the same time, they became very active in producing ammunition. not only for their own guns, but for the guns of others. Their 1871 catalog featured only their rifles, but by the 1873 catalog. they were offering "Metallic Cartridges of all kinds".

The earliest cataloging of the various calibers and styles of Winchester cartridges was in their 1877 catalog, which listed 25 calibers of rim fire and 24 calibers of center fire loadings, which included the .22 rim fires in both shorts and longs. This would make Winchester late in the production of .22 rimfires. Up until the 1890's, all rimfire cartridges were loaded only with black powder. Winchester purchased their black powder from the Massachusetts Powder Works until 1868, then from the


WRA-0

HISTORY

American Powder Company. The copper for the drawing of cartridges cases was purchased from Brown & Bros. of Waterbury, Conn.

On October 31, 1871 patent #120403 was issued to George R. Stetson of New Haven, Conn. and assigned to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. This patent formed the basis of inserting the bullet into the cartridge case, crimping the bullet in place and forming the lubrication grooves. The early .22 boxes were marked with this "Stetson's Patent". The first of the production used a wrong patent date, Oct. 24, 1871.

In 1890, Winchester announced their new model 1890 slide action rifle chambered for the .22 Winchester Rim Fire cartridge. This cartridge was developed as a hunting loading that had more "killing power" than the .22 shorts and longs of the other gun companies.

The .22 long rifle cartridge was developed in joint experiment between the Stevens Rifle Company and the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. in 1885. However, Winchester did not offer this cartridge until 1890.

The first .22's. to be loaded with smokeless powder were the shorts in 1895 and the longs in 1896. After several years of experimentation with a new type of bullet for rim fire cartridges, the company announced in 1902 their .22 short and .22 long smokeless cartridges loaded with greaseless bullets. The first of a famous line which was very popular for many years due to the absence of grease or other lubricating material on the bullet and the consequent cleanliness in handling. The greaseless bullets were discontinued in 1929.

In June of 1904, Winchester introduced their Model 03 (auto loading) rifle chambered for the new Winchester Automatic cartridge. This was the first strictly smokeless powder rim fire cartridge developed by any cartridge producer. Up until that time all other rim fires were black powder cartridges adapted to smokeless powders.

"Lesmok", which was a semi-smokeless powder developed by DuPont and was a combination of smokeless and black powder, was introduced in 1911. The primer compounds of that period were having problems producing uniform ignition of the smokeless powders with a resulting lack of accuracy. The Lesmok powder solved this problem. Lesmok powders allowed the .22 rim fire to become a very popular target cartridge and was the basis for the famous "Precision" competition loadings of the 1920's and the 1930's.

About 1911. Winchester introduced their line of "Spotlight" loadings which produced a flash of light upon impact with a metal target. This was a good cartridge for the shooting galleries of that time. All black powder .22's, with the exception of blanks, were dropped from the product line in 1925. The "Staynless" priming system was introduced for .22's in 1927. Dry bullet finishes were introduced in 1928 and were called "Kopperklad" due to the washing of the lead bullets with a copper metal transfer, which was to prevent leading without any grease or other lubrication. High speed loadings were introduced in 1932 and were known as "Super Speed". The Winchester Rim Fire Magnum cartridge was introduced 1n1956.

The history of Winchester is rich in the development of the .22 rimfire cartridge and the following pages will attempt to catalog those developments as they happen.


WRA-2

1870's Issues "METALLIC CARTRIDGES"

S-1 S-2

S-3 S-4 (b)

L-1 L-2

S-4(a)


WRA-2

1870's Issues "METALLIC CARTRIDGES"

Winchester first starting producing .22 rim fires about 1877. The first boxes were bulk packed and had a raised "H" headstamp. The first bullets were of cast lead. Later, the swaged bullet was standard.

The following boxes are judged to be the first issues of Winchester. They would have been produced from 1877 to the late 1880's, or the early 1890's. Even after the product line expansion of the 1890's, this style of a box was retained for the black powder gallery target issues. Note the incorrect Stetson's patent date on the top label. It is not known when the impressed "H" replaced the raised "H", but probably sometime in the early 1880's.

S-1 .22 SHORT (BLANK). Brown-grey box with black printing. One-piece box with no flaps. Box must be cut to open, as there are no flaps. Side reads .22 BLANK. "H-l" h/s on a copper case.

S-2 .22 SHORT. Bulk packed box of 50 cartridges. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Green side sealing label with black printing. Side reads .22 SHORT 1/2. The 1/2 indicated that this was a half a box of 100 cartridges. "H-1" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

S-3 .22 SHORT. Bulk packed box of 100 cartridges. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Green side sealing label with black printing. Side reads .22 SHORT. "H-l h/s on a copper case. Cast lead bullets. Variations: (a) One end reads ".22 SHORT". (b) One end reads "No. .22 SHORT". (c) All four side read "No. .22 SHORT".

S-4 .22 SHORT. Same as S-3, except the top and side sealing label is now a yellow color. Box shown has yellow over-label over a green label. Image was donated from www.joesalter.com. Variations noted: (a) No SHORT in the drawing of the cartridge on the top label. (b) With SHORT in the cartridge drawing. (c) Green side sealing label with "no. .22" on one end only.

L-1 .22 LONG. Box of 100 bulk packed. Blue label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Green side sealing label with black printing. "H-1" h/s on a copper case. Cast lead bullets.

L-2 .22 LONG. Same as L-l, except the top label is now green with black printing. Box is sealed, so the contents are unknown at this time. Variations noted: (a) Green side sealing label with black printing. (b) Red side sealing label with black printing.

Note: Single rounds of the .22 extra long cartridge with a raised "H" are known to exist, but no boxes of this loading have been reported to the cataloger. The single rounds are considered to be rare.


WRA-3

1890's Issues

BB-2A

BB-3 BB-4

BB-2.1

BB-1 BB-2

BB-5


Cont. next page WRA-3

1890's Issues

During the 1890's, Winchester offered a rapid expansion to their product line with loadings for B.B. Caps, C.B. Caps, long rifles and W.R.F. cartridges. The boxes, for the most part were vertical stacked with the cartridges having a point to base alternating packaging.

The product line lacked an overall format to the .22 box packages, with various designs used for different loadings. The product line would not have a uniform format until the 1906 issue. The following boxes are judged to have been produced during the era from about 1890 to 1906.

BB-1 .22 B.B. CAPS. Buff box with black printing. One-piece box with top and bottom flaps. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Round lead bullets.

BB-2 .22 B.B. CAPS. "SMOKELESS". Same as BB-1, except a different format to the box face. Bulk packed box of 100 cartridges. The bottom line NEW HAVEN, CT., U.S.A. is vertical lettering. Top and bottom flaps-overprinted SMOKELESS in red ink. Variations: (a) SMOKELESS overprint rubber stamped. (b) SMOKELESS overprint printed on box. .

BB-2.1 .22 B.B. CAPS. "BLACK POWDER. Like BB-2 but sides over-stamped BLACK POWDER in red ink.

BB-2A .22 B. B. CAPS. "SMOKELESS". Same as BB-2, except the box front has MADE IN THE U.S.A. added to it

BB-3 .22 B. B. CAPS. "SMOKELESS". Same as BB-2, except sl1ghtly different format to the box front. “H” trademark logo has “REG IN U.S. PAT OFF” and “TRADE MARK” around it. Red SMOKELESS is printed on the top and bottom flaps. The flaps have a red "W" over-printed on them which would indicate this box produced after 1907.

BB-4 .22 B.B. CAPS. "SMOKELESS". One-piece buff box with black printing overprinted SMOKELESS in red ink, as well as the top and bottom flaps. Variations noted: (a) No red "W" on the top and bottom flaps. (b) Top and bottom flaps have a red "W" on them.

BB-5 .22 B.B. CAPS. Same as BB-4 but no SMOKELESS over-print.


WRA-3

1890's Issues

CB-1 CB-2

BB-5 BB-6



1890's Issues

CB-l .22 C.B. CAPS. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Conical lead bullets.

CB-2 .22 C.B. CAPS. "BLACK POWDER". Same as CB-1, except the label is overprinted BLACK POWDER in red ink. Label has a slightly different format.

BB-5 .22 B.B. CAPS. Bulk packed box of 250 cartridges. Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Round lead bullets.

BB-6 .22 B.B. CAPS. “SMOKELESS”. Bulk packed box of 250 cartridges. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box.


WRA-3

1890's Issues

SB-3 SB-4

SB-1 SB-2



1890's Issues

SB-1 .22 SHORT (BLANK). Buff label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Bulk packed box of 50 cartridges. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Buff wad. Back states “STAR CRIMP”

SB-2 .22 SHORT (BLANK). Buff, one-piece box with top and bottom flaps. With red printing. Bulk packed box of 50 cartridges. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Buff wad. Back of box reads EXTRA LOUD. “H” logo on front with “TRADE MARK REGTD IN THE US PATENT OFFICE” around the logo. “W” on ends.

SB-3 .22 SHORT (BLANK). Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red printing. Bulk packed box of 50 cartridges. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Buff wad. “H” logo with “TRADE MARK REGTD IN THE U.S.A.” around it.

SB-4 .22 SHORT (BLANK). Buff, one-piece box with top and bottom flaps. Red printing. Bulk packed box of 50 cartridges. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Buff wad. Back of box reads EXTRA LOUD.. “H” logo with “Trade Mars Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.& Throughout the World” beneath it.


WRA-3

1890's Issues METALLIC CARTRIDGES

L-1

L-3

S-1 S-2

L-2



1890's Issues METALLIC CARTRIDGES

S-1 .22 SHORT. Green label with black printing. Buff two-piece, half-split box. Green side sealing label with black printing. No code on labels. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

S-2 .22 SHORT. Same as S-1 except 100 rd. box.

L-l .22 LONG. Green label with black printing. Buff; two-piece half-split box. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. This box is judged to be produced prior to L-2 and is bulk packed and is loaded with black powder. Variation's noted: (a) Green side sealing label. (b) Red side sealing label.

L-2 .22 LONG. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. No codes on labels. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

L-3 .22 LONG. Same as L-2 except 100 rd. box.

The first of the black powder gallery cartridges were called metallic cartridges on the top label. Available in both 50 round and 100 round boxes. The 50 round boxes had 1/2 on the side and ends to indicate these were half of the older 100 round boxes.. These boxes had the Oct. 24, 1871 Stetson's patent date which was a wrong date. The exact dates of introduction of these boxes are not known at this time, but probably about 1895.


WRA-3

1890's Issues

LR-1

LR-2 XL-1 (b)

L-4 L-5

LR-1(b) Disclaimer label



1890's Issues

L-4 .22 LONG (SHOT). “BLACK POWDER”. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. White wad. Variations noted: (a) No disclaimer label on bottom. (b) With disclaimer label on bottom.

LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Yellow side sealing label with black printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. This is probably the first box of long rifle cartridges issued in 1890. Variations noted: (a) No disclaimer label on the bottom. (b) With disclaimer label on the bottom. .

Note: Winchester first introduced the .22 long rifle loading in 1890. Their first loading was in black powder. Smokeless powder loadings have not been noted during this period.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE. Same as above, except a different format to the top label. No disclaimer on the bottom.

XL-l .22 EXTRA LONG. Green label with black printing. Box of 100 cartridges. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) Green side sealing label with black printing. (b) Orange side-sealing label with black printing. Note: The Winchester Automatic loading was introduced during this period, but to date no boxes which are judged to predate the 1906 period has been noted. Note: The .22 W.R.F. was first offered in the Winchester model 1890 rifle.

L-5 .22 LONG (SHOT). “BLACK POWDER”. Blue or Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. White wad. Variations noted: (a) Blue label (b) Green label

L-4(b) Disclaimer label


WRA-3

1890's Issues

WRF-1 WRF-2

WRF-3 WRF-4


WRA-3

1890's Issues

WRF-l .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. “BLACK POWDER”. Blue label with black printing. Buff. Two-piece. half-split box. Orange side sealing label with black printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead inside lubricated bullets.

WRF-2 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. “BLACK POWDER”. Same as WRF-1, except a dark green top label.

WRF-3 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. (NEW PRIMED EMPTY CASES). Same as WRF-1 except a white over label has been added stating PRIMED SHELLS.

WRF-4 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. “BLACK POWDER”. Same as WRF-2, except a slightly different format to the top label.


WRA-4

RIFLE CARTRIDGES with Oct. 24, 1871 Patent Date

L-1 L-2

L-3

S-1 S-2

S-3



RIFLE CARTRIDGES with Oct. 24, 1871 Patent Date

This issue is separated from the prior issue by the callout for rifle cartridges on the top. It is assumed that these are for use in rifles, not pistols or revolvers. This also seems to be the first use of smokeless power which was introduced .for shorts in 1895 and longs in 1896

S-1 .22 SHORT. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-place, half-split box. Green side sealing label with black printing. No codes on the labels. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) Wording on one end of the side sealing label. (b) Wording on both ends of the side sealing label. Warranty printed on the bottom. (c) Same as (b) except no warranty on the box bottom.

S-2 .22 SHORT. Same as S-1 except a box of 100.

S-3 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS". Same as S-3, except over-stamped in red ink SMOKELESS. Variations noted: (a) Ends read SMOKELESS in red ink. (b) Ends read SMOKELESS in black ink.

L-1 .22 LONG. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

L-2 .22 LONG. Same as L-1 except a box of 100.

L-3 .22 LONG. Same as L-1 except a red SMOKELESS has been over-printed on the top.

End #4 End #5 End #6

End #1 End #2 End #3

The 50 round boxes had 1/2 on the side and ends to indicate these were half of the older 100 round boxes..


WRA-5

RIFLE CARTRIDGES—HALF-SPLIT BOXES with Oct. 31, 1871 Patent Date

S-1 S-2

S-3 L-1

SIMULATED



RIFLE CARTRIDGES—HALF-SPLIT BOXES with Oct. 31, 1871 Patent Date

This is the correct date for the Stetson's patent. The date that this label was introduced is not known at this time.

S-1 .22 SHORT. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Green side sealing label with black printing. Side reads ".22 SHORT 1/2 TARGET CARTRIDGES WINCHESTER MAKE". Ends read ".22 CAL. SHORT ½". "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) No date or label code on side sealing label. (b) 4-6 date on side label. No red "W" on ends. (c) 4-6 date on side label. Red "W" on ends.

S-2 .22 SHORT (DUMMY). Same as S-1, except a white label has been glued to the top stating "DUMMIES". Box is empty, so contents are unknown.

S-3 .22 SHORT. Same as S-1 except a box of 100 cartridges. Top has product code 10 and 9-7 on top.

L-1 .22 LONG. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. Side reads ".22 CALIBER LONG 1/2 WINCHESTER MAKE". Ends read ".22 CALIBRE LONG". "H-IO" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) No label on the bottom of box. Ends do not have a WINCHESTER MAKE on them. (b) No label on bottom of box. Ends read WINCHESTER MAKE. (c) With guarantee label on bottom of box.

Note: The colors of the top labels vary greatly in their shades.



WRA-6

RIFLE CARTRIDGES—FULL COVER BOXES with Oct. 31, 1871 Patent Date

S-1

S-2

S-1.5


WRA-6


This is the same as WRA-5 issues, except updated to a full cover box. Product code and dates appear here for the first wide usage. Dates of issues are unknown, but the dates on the labels indicates they were produced until at least 1913.

S-1 .22 SHORT. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Green side label with black printing. 13 code on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) No trade mark wording on the ends.. (b) Ends read TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. (c) Ends read TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. AND THROUGH'T THE WORLD.

S-2 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK". Same as S-l(c). except a red "LESMOK" has been overprinted on the top label.

S-1 .22 SHORT. Similar to S-1 but MANUFACTURED BY THE is a shorter line.

Note: The top labels vary greatly in shades of color.


WRA-6


L-1(a)

L-2

L-3 L-4

L-1.5 (a) L-1.2 (b)

L-1.5 (b)

L-1.2 (a)


WRA-6


L-l .22 LONG. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. No product code on top. Variations noted: (a) Red side label. Ends read .22 CALIBRE LONG 1/2. No product code on top. (b) Red side laoe1. Ends read .22 CALIBRE LONG 1/2 WINCHESTER MAKE. (c) Orange side label. Ends read TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. No product code on top. (d) Orange side label. Ends read TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. AND THROUGH'T THE WORLD. No product code on top.

L-l.2 .22 LONG. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Code 14 and date at top of top label. Orange side sealing band. Winchester Make and TRADE MARK REG IN US PAT. OFF. on ends. Variations noted: (a) 7-6 date on top label. Side label has 106 and 7-6 (b) 11-7 date on top label. Side label has 106 and10-9

L-l.5 .22 LONG. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Code 14 and date at bottom of top label. Orange side sealing band. Winchester Make on ends. Variations noted: (a) 3-13 date on top label. Side label has 106 and 10-9 (b) 2-20 date on top label. Side label has 106 and 5-20

L-2 .22 LONG (DUMMY). Same as L-l.5 except a white label has been glued to the top stating "DUMMY CARTRIDGES". No printing on the orange side label. Contents are unknown.

L-3 .22 LONG. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Code 14 and date at top of top label. Orange side sealing band. Winchester Make and TRADE MARK REG IN US PAT. OFF. on ends. Label has "PAT. MAY 28,1912 under the Stetson's patent data.

L-4 .22 LONG. "LESMOK". Same as L-1.2 but with a LESMOK over-stamp in red ink. Product code 14 and date code 11-7. Contents unknown

LESMOK powder was first introduced in 1911.


WRA-7

GREEN & RED SMOKELESS Issues

S-1 (a)

S-2

S-2 .5

S-1 (a)




Just where these fit and why is a question. Also, why are .22 Long Rifles not yet known to exist. They seem to have been manufactured in the 1905 thru 1915 period.

Note: Side label colors vary greatly from buff to yellow-brown.

S-l .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS, GREASELESS" Green label with black and red printing. Buff. Two-piece, half-split box. No product code on top. Side reads GREASELESS BULLETS "h-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) Registered in USA around H logo.

(b) Registered in US PAT OFF. around H logo

S-2 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS, GREASELESS" Same as S-1 except a full cover box and product code 15 and date code 10-8 added to the top. Variations noted: (a) Both product code 10and date on right side of top label. Side without reference to GREASELESS BULLETS. (b) Same as (a) except GREASELESS BULLETS on side. The patent off. reference is below the red "W" on the ends. (c) Same as (b), except the patent office data is above the red "W" on the ends. (d) Product code now on the left side of top label and to the right of the "H" logo. Yellow side label with GREASELESS BULLET. (e) Same as (d) except a brown side label with no reference to GREASELESS BULLETS. (f) Same as (e) except side now reads GREASELESS BULLETS. (g) Side reads GREASELESS BULLETS. Ends read TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. AND THROUJH'T THE WORLD. (h) Same as (g) except ends read TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF (i) Same as (g) except no reference to trade mark data on ends. (k) Side has no reference to greaseless bullets. End read TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. AND AROUND WORLD (l) No reference to greaseless on side. No trade mark data on ends.

S-2.5 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS, GREASELESS" Same as S-2 but codes 15 and 7-6 on top. Yellow side sealing band with codes 107 and 7-6.



WRA-7


S-3

S-5

S-4

S-3.5




S-3 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS" Green label with black and red printing . Side label states SMOKELESS and GREASELESS. Product code 15 and date code 10-8 on top. Orange side label with codes 107 and 11-8.

S-4 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS" Green label with black and red printing . Side label states SMOKELESS and GREASELESS. Product code 15 and date code 4-15 on top. Orange side label with codes 107 and 11-8.

S-3.5 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS" Same as S-3 except different placement of product code 15

S-5 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS, GREASELESS" Green label with black and red printing . Codes 15 and 1-20 on top. Orange side label with codes 107 and 9-15. Copper case with "H-10" h/s. Lead bullet


WRA-7


L-1 (a)

L-2 (a)

L-3 (c)

L-2.5

L-1 (b)

L-3 (e)

L-3 (b) L-3 (a)


WRA-7


L-l .22 LONG. Green label with black and red printing. Buff. two-piece, half-split box. No product code on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) REG.'TD N U.S.A. under trade mark (b) REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. Under trade mark.

L-2 .22 LONG. "SMOKELESS, GREASELESS" Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Green label with black and red printing. Codes 16 and 1-7 on top. Variations noted: (a) Ends read TRADE MARK REG. In U.S. PAT. OFF. (b) Ends read TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF AND THROUGH'T THE WORLD.

L-3 .22 LONG. Same as L-2 except "H" logo has no trade mark data around it. Codes16 and 9-15 on top Variations noted: (a) Codes 16 and 12-13 on top (b) Codes 16 and 7-14 on top (c) Codes 16 and 9-15 on top (d) Codes 16 and 1-20 on top (e) Codes 16 and 3-20 on top.

L-3.1 .22 LONG. L-3(d) with red ink not registered over black text correctly.

L-2.5 .22 LONG. "SMOKELESS, GREASELESS" Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Green label with black printing. Codes 16 and 3-13on top. May 28, 1912 patent date under Stetson oval.

L-3 (d) and L-3.1

Long Side Sealing Band Examples


WRA-8

1906 Issues With "TRADE MARK" on Top Label

BB-3

CB-1 CB-2

CB-3 CB-4

BB-2

SIMULATED




Prior to 1906, Winchester boxes tended to be haphazard in their styles. In 1906, the boxes started to form a pattern. The words TRADE MARK under the Winchester logo was started here. In 1912 this was changed again.

BB-3 .22 B.B. CAPS (SHOT). "LESMOK". Green label with black printing. White over-labe1 with LESMOK in red ink. Buff two-piece, half-split box. Brown side sealing label with red and black printing. Contents unknown

CB-l .22 C.B. CAPS. "SMOKELESS POWDER, GREASELESS BULLET". Box of 100. Red label with black printing. Buff two-piece. full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. Product code 5 on the top. Box is empty, so contents are unknown.

CB-2 .22 C.B. CAPS. "SMOKELESS POWDER". Same as CB-l except the GREASE BULLETS has been blacked out.

CB-3 .22 C.B. CAPS. "SHORT RANGE CARTRIDGES". Buff box with black printing. Bulk packed box of 1,000 rounds. Two-piece, Full cover box. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

CB-4 .22 C.B. CAPS. "SMOKELESS POWDER, GREASELESS BULLET". Box of 100. Similar to CB-1 but different font on "WINCHESTER".

BB-2 .22 B.B. CAPS (SHOT). Green label with black printing. Buff two-piece, half-split box. Orange side sealing label with red and black printing. Top has codes 6 and 4-10. Contents unknown.


WRA-8


S-2

S-3 S-4

S-5 S-6

S-7 S-8

S-1


S-9



S-2 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS" Red label with black printing. Two-piece. full cover box. Red side labe1 with black printing. Product code 27 on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. This is a smokeless powder loading.

S-3 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK" POWDER”. Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side label with black printing. Product code 8 on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

S-4 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK" RIFLE CARTRIDGES”. Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Buff side label with black printing. Product code 8 on top. The "H" logo on the top does not have any patent office data around it. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

S-5 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK" RIFLE CARTRIDGES Same as S-4 except; the "H" logo has patent and trade mark data around it. The LESMOK lettering is .3/32" high. Variations noted: (a) Ends read TRADE MARK REG. AROUND WORLD - - - . (b) Ends have no reference to trade mark.

S-6 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK" RIFLE CARTRIDGES”. Same as S-5(a) except LESMOK lettering is now 5/32" high.

S-7 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS" Red label with black printing. Two-piece. full cover box. Red side labe1 with black printing. Product code 27 on top.

S-8 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK" Gray label with black printing. Two-piece. full cover box. . Product code 56 and 12-18 on top. This is an over-pasted label over S-9 below.

S-9 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK”" Yellow label with black printing. Two-piece. full cover box. Red over-stamped “LESMOK” on top. Product code 24 & 7-7 on top.

S-1 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS" Red label with black printing. Two-piece. Half-split box. Orange side labe1 with black printing. “H-10” h/s on copper case. Lead bullet.


WRA-8


L-5.5

L-3 L-4

L-5

L-5.7




L-3 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS". Red labe1 with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side label with black printing. Product code 28 on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

L-4 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS". Same as L-3 except slightly different format to the top label. No product code.

L-5 .22 LONG (SHOT). "SMOKELESS". Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side label with black printing. Code 88 and 6-20 on top. Contents are unknown.

L-5.7 .22 LONG (SHOT). "SMOKELESS". Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side label with black printing. Code 88 and 8-11 on top. Codes 87 and 8-11 on a side label Contents are unknown.

L-5.5 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS". Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side label with black printing. Contents unknown.


WRA-8


L-7.5

L-6 L-7

L-7.8




L-6 .22 LONG. "LESMOK", Light green label with black printing is pasted over a bright green label which no data is known about a t this time. Product code 12 on top. Yellow side label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

L-7 .22 LONG. "LESMOK". Similar to L-6, except a slightly different format to the top label and not pasted over another label.

L 7.5 .22 LONG. "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing on a buff two-piece box. Yellow end labels with red “W”. Product code 12 at top-bottom left. Side seal label states “TARGET CARTRIDGES, LESMOK, WINCHESTER MAKE”. 1911 series.

L 7.8 .22 LONG. "LESMOK". (TWO PATENT DATES) Light green label with black printing on a buff two-piece box. Yellow end labels with red “W”. Product code 12 at top-bottom left.


WRA-8


L-9 L-10

L-11 L-12

L-8 (b) L-8 (a)

SIMULATED

L-10.5


L-13



L-8 .22 LONG (SHOT). "SOFT SHOT, BLACK POWDER". Dark green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Orange side label with black printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. White wad. Variations noted: (a) No product code on the top. (b) Product code 19 on the top. Fancy "W" on the ends. (c) Product code 19 on the top. Ends read REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. (d) Product code 19 on the top. Ends read TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.

L-9 .22 LONG (SHOT). "SMOKELESS". Same as L-8 except a red SMOKELESS has been overprinted on the top.

L-10 .22 LONG (SHOT). green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Orange side label with black printing. Product code 19 and date code3-13 on top. Orange side band.

L-10.5 .22 LONG (SHOT). Similar to L-10 except no patent date in line under “SHOT CARTRIDGES”.

L-11 .22 LONG (SHOT). A different format to the top label than L-10. Reads: .22 Caliber Long Rim Fire. Product code 19 on top

L-12 .22 S&W LONG. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. No product code. Orange side sealing label with black printing. Box is sealed, so contents are unknown.

L-13 22 LONG (SHOT). LESMOK". Gray label with black printing on a two-piece, half-split box/ Product code 51 and date. White side sealing label with black and red printing. Copper case with white wads.

L-13.5 22 LONG (SHOT). LESMOK". Gray label with black printing on a two-piece, half-split box/ Product code 51 and date 3-13. White side sealing label with black and red printing. Codes 147 and 10-10 on side label. Red “W” on ends. Copper case with white wads.

L-13.5


WRA-8


L-16

L-15

L-17

L-18

L-14




L-15 .22 LONG (SHOT). "SMOKELESS". Red label with black printing. Buff two-piece, half-split box. Top label has product code 88 and date code 8-13. Contents unknown.

L-16 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). "BLACK POWDER". Green label with black printing. Buff two-piece, half-split box. Orange side sealing band. Contents unknown.

L-17 22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK". Green label with black printing. Buff two-piece, half-split box. Yellow side sealing band. Contents unknown.

L-18 22 LONG (SHOT). "LESMOK". Green label with black printing. LESMOK in red across top label. Buff two-piece, half-split box. Orange side sealing band with black printing. Copper case with over-wad. Product code 19 on top label

L-14 .22 LONG (SHOT). "CHILLED SHOT, BLACK POWDER". Similar to L-8 except CHILLED SHOT. No product code. Contents unknown.


WRA-8


LR-1(a)

LR-2 LR-1.1

LR-1(b)




LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE (BLACK POWDER). Dark green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Orange side label with black printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted; (a) No product code on top. (b) Product code 37 on top as well as a label date.

LR-l.1 .22 LONG RIFLE (BLACK POWDER). Dark green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Orange side label with black printing. Product code 37 at bottom of label and date code of 3-13. Contents unknown.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE. "LESMOK" Same as LR-1(b) except for a red Ink over-stamp on top stating LESMOK.


WRA-8


LR-3

LR-5

LR-6

LR-4

LR-3.5

LR-5.5




LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS GREASLESS". Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side label with black printing. No product code on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

LR-3.5 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS GREASLESS" Same as LR-3 except for codes on top label Product code 81 and date code 10-6 on top. Solid silver “W” on end. U.S.A. after CONN.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS" Same as LR-3.2 except for hollow point wording on top label Product code 34 and date code 7-9 on top. Contents unknown.

LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS". Same as LR-3 except with a different format to the top label. Now states SMOKELESS RIFLE CARTRIDGES. Product code 81 on top.

LR-5.5 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS". Same as LR-3 except with a different format to the top label. Now states SMOKELESS RIFLE CARTRIDGES. Product code 81 on top.

LR-6 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS". Same as LR-4 except a slightly different format to the top label. Note patent date of May 28, 1912 added to the top.


WRA-8


LR-9

LR-10 LR-11

LR-12

LR-8




LR-8 .22 LONG RIFLE. "LESMOK". Same as LR-7. except "H" on the top now has patent office data around it. Variations noted: (a) No label on the bottom. (b) A white label on the bottom reads ".22 LONG RIFLE INDOOR TARGET NOT FOR USE IN MAGAZINE RIFLES ----

LR-9 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). “LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Green side label with black printing. Product code 68. Contents unknown.

LR-10 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). “BLACK POWDER?”. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Orange side label with black printing and red W. Contents unknown. .

LR-11 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). “LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. “LESMOK” over-stamped in red ink on top.. Contents unknown.

LR-12 .22 LONG RIFLE . “BLACK POWDER?”. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Top label has 37 and 3-13. “Pat. May 28, 1912” in center of top label. Orange side label with black printing and red W. Contents unknown.

LR-13 .22 LONG RIFLE . “BLACK POWDER?”. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Top label has 37 and 3-13. Orange side label with black printing and red W. Contents unknown.


WRA-8


XL-1 Xl-2

XL-3




XL-I .22 EXTRA LONG. Box of 100. Green label with black print1.ng. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Orange side sealing label. Product code 17 and date code 7-10 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a 'copper case. Lead bullet.

XL-2 .22 EXTRA LONG. "SMOKELESS". Box of 100. Red label with black printing. Two-piece, half-split box. Red side label. top and side date codes the same, 4-13

XL-3 .22 EXTRA LONG. "BLACK POWDER" Box of 100. Green label with black print1.ng. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Orange side sealing label. No codes on top or side label. Contents unknown.


WRA-8


WA-1 WA-2

WA-3 WA-4

WA-8

WA-5 WA-6

OVER-STAMP SIMULATED




WA-1 .22 WIN. AUTO. "SMOKELESS". Yellow label with red, white and black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box, Yellow side sealing label with red and black printing. No product code. The wording under .22 AUTOMATIC reads TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead, inside lubricated bullet.

WA-2 .22 WIN. AUTO. "SMOKELESS". Same as WA-l except the wording under .22 AUTOMATIC now reads TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S.A. Variations noted: (a) Ends have no large red "W" under .22 AUTOMATIC. (b) Ends have large red "W" on them and TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.

WA-3 .22 WIN. AUTO. (PRIMED SHELLS). Same as WA-2 except white labe1 with red printing states PRIMED SHELLS.

WA-4 .22 WIN. AUTO. Same as WA-2 except the WINCHESTER on top has quote marks around it.

WA-5 .22 WIN. AUTO. (HOLLOW POINT). Same as WA-4 except the top has HOLLOW POINT over-stamped on it in purple ink.

WA-6 .22 WIN. AUTO. "SMOKELESS". Note lions added to the top of the box. This box may have been produced by SELLIERS AND BELLOT of Austria.

WA-7 .22 WIN. AUTO (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS".

On Next Page

WA-8 .22 WIN. AUTO (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS". Same as WA-2 but with white over-label in red ink stating HOLLOW POINT. Contents unknown.


WRA-8


WA-7 WA-7.5




WA-7 .22 WIN. AUTO (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS". Red label with black print on a two-piece box. Product code 85 and date code 8-11. H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

WA-7.5 .22 WIN. AUTO (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS". Same as WA-7 except different top label. “RIM FIRE” above “SMOKELESS is on one line and different fonts..


WRA-8


WRF-1(a)

WRF-2

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE

WRF-5

WRF-3 WRF-4

WRF-1(b)

WRF-1.5

WRF-6




WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Orange side sealing label with black printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) No product code on the top label. (b) Product code 18 and date on top label.

WRF-1.5 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. “PRIMED SHELLS”. WRF-1(b) box with “PRIMED SHELLS” over-label on top.

WRF-2 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). Same as WRF-l except the top now has a white label stating hollow point.

WRF-3 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. Same as WRF-l except a slightly different format to the top label. Variations noted: (a) Orange side sealing label. (b) Buff side sealing label.

WRF-4 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "SMOKELESS". Red labe1 with black printing. Buff, two-piece,· half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) Patent date of May, 28,1912 on top label. Product code 23. (b) Product code 23 beside bullet drawing on top label. No patent date on top. (c) Product code 23 on bottom part of top label. No patent date on the top.

WRF-5 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Cream colored side sealing label with black printing. Product code 9 on the top. "H-10 h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

WRF-6 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS". Red labe1 with black printing. Buff, two-piece,· half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. Product code 95 and date code 2-12

Note: The 1906 issues have many variations due to the label printing shops not always using the same type face or using care to repeat the format from order to order.

Single-sided powder insert from WRF-6 box.


WRF-10

WRA-8


WRF-9

WRF-7 WRF-8

WRF-11

WRF-12

WRF-10.5


WRA-8


WRF-7 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Cream colored side sealing label with black printing. Product code 9 on the top.

WRF-8 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). "BLACK POWDER,". Green labe1 with black printing. Buff, two-piece,· half-split box. Yellow side sealing label with black printing. 94 and 2-12 codes on side label. Top label has product code 91 and date code 2-12. Contents unknown.

WRF-9 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "BLACK POWDER". Green label with black printing on a two-piece, half-split box. Orange side sealing band with black printing.. Contents unknown.

WRF-10 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "SMOKELESS". Red labe1 with black printing. Buff, two-piece,· half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. Top label has product code 23 and date code 1-12. “H-10” h/s on copper case. Lead bullets.

WRF-11 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "SMOKELESS". Red labe1 with black printing. Buff, two-piece,· half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. No codes on top.

WRF-12 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS". Red labe1 with black printing. Buff, two-piece,· half-split box. Top label has product code 95 and date code 2-12. Red side sealing label with black printing with codes 96 and 2-12

WRF-10 .5 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "SMOKELESS". Red labe1 with black printing. Buff, two-piece,· half-split box. Top label has product code 23 and date code 3-13. Orange side sealing label with black printing. Codes 569 and 6-11 on side label. “H-10” h/s on copper case. Lead greased bullets.

Advertisement insert from WRF-6 box (shown front and back.)


WRA-9

1914 Issues "TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF & THROUGHOUT THE WORLD"

CB-1 S-1

S-2 (b) S-3




Approx. 1914, Winchester changed the tag line under the WINCHESTER on the top to read TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF & THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. Very little else changed during the eight years of production of this box style.

CB-l .22 C.B. CAPS. "SMOKELESS". Box of 100. Yellow-orange label with black printing. Two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around label. Product code 5 on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

S-1 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side label with black printing. Product code 8 on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) No "RIM FIRE" around the "H" logo on left side of top label. Yellow side label. (b) No "RIM FIRE" around the "H" logo on left side of top label. White side label.

S-2 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK". Same as S-l except the top now refers to STETSON'S PATENT OCT. 31,1871 on right side of the top label. Variations noted: (a) RIM FIRE in a straight line above "H" logo. White side label. (b) RIM FIRE in a straight line above "H" logo. Yellow Side label. (c) RIM FIRE curved around the "H" logo. White side label.

S-3 .22 SHORT. "LESM0K". Same as S-2 except a box of l00 rounds. No RIM FIRE above the "H" logo. Product code 50 on the top.


WRA-9


S-6

S-4 S-5

S-7




S-4 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK" Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side label with black printing. Product code 56 & 12-13 on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

S-5 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side label with black printing. Product code 56 & 3-14 on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

S-6 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side label with black printing. Product code 56 & 2-20 on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

S-7 .22 SHORT. (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS". Dark red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side label with black printing. Product code 27 & 3-14 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.


WRA-9


L-1 (a)

L-2 L-3

L-4 L-5

L-6

L-1 (b)




L-l .22 LONG. "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side label with black printing. Product code 12 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) "H" logo on top has RIM FIRE in a straight line above it. (b) "H" logo has RIM FIRE curved around it.

L-2 .22 LONG (SHOT). Dark green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Orange side sealing label with black printing. Product code 19 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Buff wad.

L-3 .22 LONG (SHOT). "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side sealing label. Product code 51 on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case.

L-4 .22 LONG (SHOT). "LESMOK". Same as L-3 except a different format to the top label.

L-5 .22 LONG (SHOT). "SMOKELESS". Dark red top label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Product code 88 on top. “H-10” h/s on a copper case. (a) Purple side label (b) Red side label.

L-6 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side label with black printing. Codes 57 and 7-19 on the top. Contents unknown.


WRA-9


LR-1 LR-2

LR-3

LR-4

LR-3.1

LR-6

LR-5

LR-7




LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Product code 37 on the top. "H-l0" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (PRIMED SHELLS). Same as LR-l, except for a white label glued to the top stating PRIMED SHELLS. Variations noted: (a) Light green top label. (b) Dark green top label.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE. "LESM0K". Light green label with black printing. Buff. two-piece, full cover box. Buff side label with black printing. Product code 49 on the top. "H-l0" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) Yellow side label. (b) Buff side label.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS". Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side sealing label. Product code 31 and date code 10-14on the top. Side label has code 181 and 10-14. Contents are unknown.

LR-6 22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT).. "LESMOK". Gray label with black printing. Buff two-piece, half-split box.. Yellow side-sealing band with black printing. Product code 68 and date code 11-19. Contents unknown.

LR-7 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS". Purple label with black printing on a two-piece, half-split box. Product code 31 and date 10-14. Contents unknown.

LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT).. "SMOKELESS". Purple label with black printing on a two-piece, half-split box. Product code 34 and date 11-15. Contents unknown.

LR-3.1 .22 LONG RIFLE. "LESM0K". LR-3 box with white over-label and red ink stating SPECIALLY SELECTED.


WRA-9


XL-1 XL-2

XL-3

LR-8 LR-9

XL-4




XL-l .22 EXTRA LONG. “BLACK POWDER”. Box of 100. Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece. half-split box. Orange side sealing label with black and red printing. Product code 17 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

XL-2 .22 EXTRA LONG. "SMOKELESS". Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red side sealing label with black printing. Product code S21 on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

XL-3 .22 EXTRA LONG. "LESMOK". Gray label with black printing on a two-piece box, half-split box. Top label has codes 69 and 12-13 Side sealing band is off-white with black printing and a red "W"

LR-9 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). “SMOKELESS”. Red label with black printing on a two-piece, half-split box. Codes 34 and 6-14 on top label. Red side sealing band. Ends have white outlined W. Contents unknown.

LR-8 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "BLACK POWDER". Green label with black printing. Buff two-piece, half-split box. Top label has product code 22 and date code 3-16. Orange side sealing label. Contents unknown

XL-4 .22 EXTRA LONG. “BLACK POWDER”. Box of 100. Gray label with black printing. Buff, two-piece. half-split box. Orange side sealing label with black and red printing. Product code 17 on the top. Codes 111 and 8-9 on side sealing label. Red “W” on ends. Contents unknown.


WRA-9


WA-1

WA-2 WA-3

WA-1.1




WA-1 .22 WIN. AUTO. (HOLLOW POINT). Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Purple side sealing label. Product code 85 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) Red side sealing label 3/4" wide. (b) Purple side sealing label 3/4" wide. (c) Purple side sealing label 7/8" Wide.

WA-2 .22 WIN. AUTO.. Yellow label with red, white and black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Yellow side sealing label with red and black printing. Product code 29 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

WA-3 .22 WIN. AUTO. Same as WA-2 except the trade mark line under WINCHESTER is 2" long as compared to 1 1/2" on WA-2. Variations noted: (a) No guarantee on the bottom. (b) bottom line of bottom guarantee is one word long. (c) Bottom line of bottom guarantee is 8 words long.

WA-1 .22 WIN. AUTO. (HOLLOW POINT). Same as Wa-1 except purple top label.


WRA-9


WRF-3.1

WRF-1

WRF-2 WRF-3

WRF-4

WRF-1.5




WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE "SMOKELESS". Red-purple label with black printing Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red-purple side sealing label with black printing. Product code 23 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) Side reads ADAPTED TO WINCHESTER MODEL '90. (b) Side reads ADAPTED TO WINCHESTER MODEL 1890.

WRF-2 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE "SMOKELESS". Red label with black printing. On a buff, two-piece half-split box.. Codes 23 and 11-15 0n top.

WRF-3 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Product code 9 on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) Product code 9 on top. Yellow side sealing label. (b) No product code. Yellow side sealing label. (c) Product code 9 on top. Cream colored side sealing label.

WRF-3.1 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE "LESMOK". Same as WRF-3 except Swiss tax stamp on end and 3-20 date.

WRF-4 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Code 93 and 6-16 on top

WRF-1.5 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE "SMOKELESS". Purple label with black printing Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Product code 23 on the top. Purple side sealing label with black printing. Side reads “Adapted to Winchester Model 1890 and Single Shot Rifles” with yellow SMOKELESS. ."H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

SWISS TAX STAMP


WRA-9


WRF-6

WRF-5.5 WRF-5

WRF-7

WRF-8




WRF-5 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE "BLACK POWDER". Green label with black printing on a two-piece, half split box.. Product code 18 and date 7-12. Swiss tax stamp over-label on end. Contents unknown

WRF-5.5 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE "BLACK POWDER". Like WRF-5 but no white over-label on end and Code 18 and date 3-12. Contents unknown

WRF-6 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT) "SMOKELESS". Red label with black printing on a two-piece, half split box.. Product code 95and date 11-2. Contents unknown

WRF-7 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE "SMOKELESS". Like WRF-1 but buff box with a gray label. Codes 23 and 1-17 on top. Red side band with black and gold printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

WRF-8 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE "BLACK POWDER". Gray label with black printing on a two-piece, half split box.. Product code 18 and date code 2-20 on top


WRA-9.5A

1918 SPECIAL GOVERNMENT CARTRIDGE Issues

BB-1

BB-2


WRA-9.5A

1918 SPECIAL GOVERNMENT CARTRIDGE Issues

A .22 caliber version of the .30 caliber rifle... Gallery Practice Rifle, caliber .22, Model of 1903 "Hoffer-Thompson"

Rifle practice was important training for all soldiers. Weather and distance to ranges suitable for use of .30-06 ammunition made practice nearly impossible for many units. However, most had access to indoor ranges where .22 caliber rimfire rifles could be used. Besides aiming skills, an important goal was to teach use of the stripper clip for reloading the rifle, and bolt manipulation. Therefore, the Army desired a .22 caliber rifle that was as close to the Model 1903 service rifle as possible. Two Ordnance officers, Jay Hoffer and John T. Thompson (best known for his later invention, the Thompson sub machine gun, or "Tommy Gun") came up with a solution. Their version of the M1903 rifle used a .22 caliber barrel, and special steel adapters shaped like a .30-06 cartridge but holding a .22 caliber short cartridge. This design worked well enough, but by 1922 it was decided that the "stripper clip" practice was not necessary, and simpler .22 caliber training rifles were adopted. 15,525 were made circa 1907-1918, but most of the "Hoffer-Thompson" rifles were reworked with standard .30-06 barrels and returned to service rifle use. Surviving examples are quite scarce.

Reprinted from www.m1903.com

BB-1 .22 BB SPECIAL GOVERNMENT. Buff label with black printing on a two-piece box, full cover box with end wrap-a-round label

BB-2 .22 BB SPECIAL GOVERNMENT. Buff label with black printing on a two-piece box, full cover box with end wrap-a-round label. "WINCHESTER" has quotes around it.


WRA-9.5B

1919 JUNIOR RIFLE CORPS Issues

S-1

Winchester Junior Rifle Corps shipping crate.


WRA-9.5B

1919 JUNIOR RIFLE CORPS Issues

This organization of school-age shooters was started in 1917 by Winchester as a promotional program, with qualification courses through which participants advanced as their skills improved. It was very successful, but it overlapped existing NRA youth programs, and when the association took over management of the corps in 1926 it combined the best features of both. By this time more than 135,000 boys and girls had been qualified through it.

S-1 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS GREASELESS". Blue label with red and white printing on a two-piece, full cover box.


WRA-9.9

1921 1st "MADE IN USA" Issues

L-2

S-1

WRF-1

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE

S-2

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE

L-1

LR-1

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE

L-3

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE

LR-2

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE

XL-1


Cont. next page WRA-9.9

1921 1st "MADE IN USA" Issues

S-1 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK" Light green with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side band codes 141 and 2-20. . Product code 8 and date code 1-22 on top label. Contents unknown.

S-2 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT. "LESMOK" Light green with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side seal. Product code 56 on top label. Contents unknown.

L-1 .22 LONG "LESMOK" Light green with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. .Yellow side seal. Product code 12 on top label. Contents unknown.

L-2 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK" Light green with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. .Yellow side seal with 149 and 6-20. Product code 57 and date code 6-20 on top label. Contents unknown.

L-3 .22 LONG (SHOT) "LESMOK" Light green with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. .Yellow side seal. Product code 51 on top label. Contents unknown.

LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE "LESMOK" Light green with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. .Yellow side seal. Product code 49 on top label. Contents unknown.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE "SMOKELESS" Red with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. .Red side seal. Product code 81 on top label. Contents unknown.

WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "SMOKELESS". Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side sealing band with black and gold printing. Product code 23on top label. Contents unknown.

XL-1 .22 EXTRA LONG RIFLE "LESMOK" 100 rd box. Light green with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. .Yellow side seal. Product code 69 on top label. Contents unknown.

The WINCHESTER TWO-PIECE .22 BOX, 1873 TO 1927 was used as a reference to the availability of these 1921 boxes. Further information and illustrations will be found in that book available from Rich Rains. These boxes can be identified by the TRADE MARK under WINCHESTER and the MADE IS USA on the next to bottom line of text on the top label. There is also a product cade in the left corner and a date code in the right corner. No RIM FIRE between the “H” h/s and the bullet illustration. There is no label on the shell casing.


WRA-10

1923 WRAP-AROUND LABELIssues

BB-1

S-1 S-2

S-3

CB-2

S-2.1




In 1923, Winchester changed their mode of: packaging to now have a partial wrap-around end label. Also a new type of product code was introduced sometime just after 1920.

BB-1 .22 B.B. CAPS. (SHOT). "LESTAYN". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Box of l00. Partial wrap-around end label. Product code K2011R on the sides. LESTAYN overprinted in red on top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. White wad. LESTAYN was introduced in 1927.

BB-2 .22 C.B CAPS . (SMOKELESS, GREASELESS). Red label with black printing on a two-piece, full cover box.. Box is marked B.B. CAPS but is filled with Conical bullets.

S-1 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS, GREASED". Light green label with black, orange and red printing. Buff, two-piece. full cover box. Full wrap-around end label. No product code on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead Bullet.

S-2 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK" Light green label with black printing,. Ends are yellow with black and red printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. partial wrap-around end label. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. -Variations noted: (a) WINCHESTER MAKE on ends, no product code (b) Product code K2254R on the ends. (c) WINCHESTER MAKE as well as product code on the ends. (d) Like (b) but no red “W”

S-3 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK". Same as S-2 except a box of 100 cartridges. Product code K2266R on the sides.

S-2.1 22 SHORT. "LESMOK" S-2 box with white over-label with red printing stating THESE CARTRIDGES ARE NOT REGULAR_ _SPECIALLY LOADED TO ORDER.

(a) (b) (c)

(d)


WRA-10


L-1

L-2 L-3

L-4 L-5

S-6

S-4 S-5




S-4 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK". Same as S-2 except for the hollow point wording on the top and ends. K2256R on yellow end labels with red W.

S-5 .22 SHORT (TARGET). "SMOKELESS, GREASELESS". Ends read SMOKELESS TARGET CARTRIDGES. Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. Product code K2259R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

S-6 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS" Red wrap-around label with black printing on a two-piece full cover box. The ends have a black printing with a white outlined "W".

L-1 .22 LONG. "SMOKELESS GREASED". Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. No product code. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

L-2 .22 LONG. "SMOKELESS GREASELESS". Same as L-1, except for change in bullet finish. Product code K2227R on ends. Variations noted: (a) No product code on the ends. (b) Product code K2227R on ends.

L-3 .22 LONG (SHOT). Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. No product code. Box is empty, so contents are unknown.

L-4 .22 LONG (SHOT). "LESMOK". light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box, Partial wrap-around end label. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Blue wad. Variations noted: (a) No product code on the ends. (b Product code K2232R on the ends.

L-5 .22 LONG. "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) No product code on the ends. (b) Product code K2222R on the ends.


WRA-10


LR-1 LR-2

LR-3 LR-4

L-6

LR-5 LR-6

L-7




L-6 .22 LONG (SHOT). "SMOKELESS" Red wrap-around label with black printing on a two-piece, full cover box. The ends have black printing and a white outlined "W". Label has codes 2522 and 7-20 on the bottom. (a) Ends have WINCHESTER MAKE

LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE. "LESMOK". Light green with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. Product code K2242R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK". Same as LR-1, except for the hollow point format to the label. No product code.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS, GREASED". Red wrap-around label with black printing on a two-piece, full cover box. The end label and bottom is brown The ends have black printing and a red "W". The bottom has codes 2582 and 7-20"H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. (a) Ends have WINCHESTER MAKE (b) Ends have WINCHESTER MAKE and K2243R.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS, GREASELESS". Red wrap-around label with black printing on a two-piece, full cover box. The ends have black printing and a white outlined "W". The bottom has codes 2583 and 7-20 (a) Ends have WINCHESTER MAKE and K2244R.

LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE. "BLACK POWDER". Green wrap-around label with black printing on a two-piece, full cover box. Contents unknown

LR-6 .22 LONG RIFLE. "PRIMED SHELL". Same as LR-5 but has white over-label with “PRIMED SHELLS” printed in red ink. Contents unknown

L-7 .22 LONG (HLLOW POINT). "LESMOK". Light green with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. Product code K2224R on the ends. Contents unknown.


WRA-10


XL-1

WA-2 WA-3




XL-1 .22 EXTRA LONG. "SMOKELESS, GREASED". Red wrap-around label with black printing on a two-piece box, full cover box. No product code. Contents unknown.

WA-2 .22 WIN. AUTO (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS". Red label With black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Partial wrap-around end label. Product code K2202R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

WA-3 .22 WIN. AUTO. "SMOKELESS". Yellow label with red, white and black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.


WRA-10


WRF-1 WRF-2

WRF-3 WRF-4

WRF-5




WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end labe1. Product code K2292R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

WRF-2 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (PRIMED SHELLS). Same as WRF-1 except a White label with red printing has been added stating PRIMED SHELLS

WRF-3 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK". Same as WRF-1 except for hollow point format to the label.

WRF-4 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "SMOKELESS". Red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end 1abe1. No product code on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

WRF-5 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). "SMOKELESS Red wrap-around label with black printing on a two-piece, full cover box. Ends and bottom label is yellow. Label codes are 2595 and 7-20 on the bottom. (a) Ends have WINCHESTER MAKE and K2295R.


WRA-11A

1927 LESMOK Issues (First One-Piece Box)

L-1

XL-1

WA-1 WRF-1

L-3

S-1 (SIMULATED)

LR-1

L-2


WRA-11A

1927 LESMOK Issues (First One-Piece Box)

This is the first time that Winchester used a one-piece box with end flaps. Perhaps this issue was first produced for the Winchester stores of that period. All are one-piece boxes with a image of a Model 1890 rifle on a side with a red WINCHESTER and TRADE MARK under it. As this issue was only produced for a couple of years, all specimens are hard to come by.

L-1 .22 LONG. "LESMOK". Forest green box with black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2222R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

XL-1 .22 EXTRA LONG. "LESMOK". Forest Green box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2212R on the ends. Contents unknown.

WA-1 .22 WIN. AUTO. "SMOKELESS". Yellow box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2201R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "LESMOK". Forest green box with black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2292R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

L-2 .22 LONG (SHOT). "LESMOK". Forest green box with black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2232R. Contents unknown.

LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE. "LESMOK". Forest green box with black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code is K2242R. Contents unknown.

L-3 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). "LESMOK". Forest green box with black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. K2226R on the ends. Contents unknown.

S-1 .22 SHORT (SIMULATED). "LESMOK". Forest green box with black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code unknown. Contents unknown. Not known if ever existed But it is assumed that a short must have been available..

Side of all boxes except .22 Auto just has red WINCHESTER


WRA-11B

1927 SMOKELESS Issues (First One-Piece Box)

L-1

LR-2

WRF-1

S-1

LR-1


WRA-11b

1927 SMOKELESS Issues (First One-Piece Box)

S-1 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS-GREASED". Dark tan box with black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2258R. Contents unknown.

L-1 .22 LONG. "SMOKELESS-GREASED". Dark tan box with black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code unknown. Contents unknown.

LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS-GREASELESS". Red box with black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code unknown. Contents unknown.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SMOKELESS-STAYNLESS". Blue box with black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Red STAYNLESS over-stamp. Product code unknown. Contents unknown.

WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "SMOKELESS". Red box with black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code unknown. Contents unknown.


WRA-12A

1927 "STAYNLESS" Issues “TRADE MARK” - Blue & White Box

S-2

S-1

L-1

L-2


"A" Bottom

Cont. next page WRA-12A


In 1927. Winchester introduced their line of non-corrosive .22s. This new priming system aided in preventing the rusting of barrels. At this time, a new style of packaging was used to denote this issue, The blue and white boxes remained in the product line until 1937. We believe that the “TRADE MARK” boxes were the earliest blue & white boxes but no production dates are currently available to confirm this. It also appears to only be available with the shaded shield and the “A” bottom.

S-1 .22 SHORT. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2283R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

S-2 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2285R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

L-1 .22 LONG. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2286R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

L-2 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). Same as L-l except for hollow point format on top and the ends. Product code K2287R on side.


WRA-12A


LR-1

LR-2

WA-1

WA-2


WRF-1



LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2288R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

WA-1 .22 WIN. AUTO. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2278R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

WRF-l .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box. with end flaps. Product code K2276R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2289R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

WA-2 .22 WIN. AUTO (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2279R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.


WRA-12B

1927 "STAYNLESS" - MADE IN U.S.A. Issues Blue & White Box

BB-1

BB-2

BB-3


Cont. next page WRA-12B


In 1927. Winchester introduced their line of non-corrosive .22s. This new priming system aided in preventing the rusting of barrels. At this time, a new style of packaging was used to denote this issue, The blue and white boxes remained in the product line until 1937. This series is the same as WRA-12A except MADE IN U.S.A. has been added after TRADE MARK. This series was produced in both shaded and unshaded shields variations. Two new bottoms were added. “B” has MADE IN U.S.A. at bottom and variations with “Patent Pending” added below.

Unshaded Shield Shaded Shield

BB-l .22 B.B. CAPS. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2003R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. "B" bottom. No flap warning. Unshaded shield.

BB-2 .22 B.B. CAPS. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2003R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. "B" bottom. No flap warning. Shaded shield. (a) Large Made in USA on side (b) Small Made in USA on side.

BB-l .22 B.B. CAPS. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2003R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. "C bottom.. No flap warning. Unshaded shield.

(b) (a)


WRA-12B


CB-1

CB-2




CB-l .22 C.B. CAPS. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with side flaps. Product; code K2006R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. No flap warning. Shaded shield.

CB-2 .22 C.B. CAPS. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with side flaps. Product; code K2006R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. "C" bottom. No flap warning. Unshaded shield.

Bottom only available. Top, sides, & ends unconfirmed


WRA-12B


S-1


"B" Bottom



S-1 .22 SHORT. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2283R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (b) "B" bottom. No flap warning. Shaded shield. (c) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN ¾ MILE on inside of flaps. Shaded shield. (d) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of flaps. Shaded shield.


WRA-12B


L-1

L-2

L-3

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE

L-1B

L-3B


"B" Bottom



L-l .22 LONG. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2286R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (b) "B" bottom. No flap warning. (c) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of flaps.

L-2 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2287R on side. H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. (existence unconfirmed)

L-3 .22 LONG (SHOT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2232R on side. Rose crimped copper case. (d) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 100 YARDS on inside of end flaps.

L-lB .22 LONG. Same as L-1 except unshaded shield. (d) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of flaps.

L-3B .22 LONG (SHOT). Same as L-3 except unshaded shield.. Variations noted: (b) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 100 YARDS on inside of end flaps. (c) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 100 YARDS on outside of end flaps.


WRA-12B


LR-1

LR-2

LR-1C

LR-1D




LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2288R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. “B” bottom. Variations: (a) No flap warning. (b) Flap warning #1 on inside of end flaps (c) Flap warning #2 on inside of end flaps

LR-1C .22 LONG RIFLE. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2288R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. .Flap warning #2 on inside of end flaps. Shaded shield. Bottom marked Patent Pending. "C" bottom.

LR-1D .22 LONG RIFLE. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2288R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. “D” bottom. Inside flap warning

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). Same as LR-l except for hollow point format on the top and ends. Product code K2289R. “B” bottom. No flap warning.

#1

#2

#2

W/ Army Lot #

#1


WRA-12B


XL-1

XL-1B


WRA-12B


XL-l .22 EXTRA LONG. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K22l2R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Shaded shield. Variations noted: (a) “A" bottom. No flap warning. (b) "B" bottom. No flap warning. (c) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITH 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.

XL-lB .22 EXTRA LONG. Same as XL-1 except unshaded shield.. (d) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITH 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.

"B" Bottom "A" Bottom


WRA-12B


WRF-2

WRF-1

WRF-1B


WRA-12B


WRF-l .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box. with end flaps. Product code K2276R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. “B” bottom.

WRF-2 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box. with end flaps. Product code K2277R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. “B” bottom.

WRF-lB .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. Same as WRF-1 except unshaded shield.

"B" Bottom


WRA-12B


WA-1

WA-2

WA-1

WA-2B

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE


WRA-12B


WA-1 .22 WIN. AUTO. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2278R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Shaded shield. Variations noted; (b) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 3/4 MILE on inside of end flaps. (c) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.

WA-2 .22 WIN. AUTO (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2279R on side.. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Variations (b) No flap warning, (c) 1 mile" warning on inside of end flap..

WA-1B .22 WIN. AUTO.. Same as WA-1 except unshaded shield. (d) "B" bottom.

WA-2B .22 WIN. AUTO (HOLLOW POINT). Same as WA-2 except unshaded shield. (a) 1 mile" warning on outside of end flap.

"B" Bottom


WRA-12.5

1929 "KOPPERKLAD" Issues Blue & White Box

S-1

S-3

S-3B




In 1929, Winchester introduced a copper plating, or washing, of lead bullets. This aided in preventing the fouling of bores without always needing other lubrications added to the bullets. They used the sane packaging format as the 1927 STAYNLESS issues. The blue and white boxes was dropped from the product line about 1938. The KOPPERKLAD name was continued until the 1950's.

Box Bottom Unshaded Shield

Shaded Shield

S-l .22 SHORT. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2297R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper-plated bullet. Variations noted: (a) No flap warning. Shaded shield. (b) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN ¾ MILE on inside of flaps. Shaded shield. (c) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 600 YARDS on inside of flaps. Shaded shield.

S-3 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper-plated bullet. Product code K2285R on side. Shaded shield (a) No flap warning. (b) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN ¾ MILE on inside of flaps.

S-3B .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). Same as S-3 except unshaded shield


WRA-12.5


L-1

L-2

LR-1

LR-2




L-1 .22 LONG. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end f1aps. Product code K2234R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper-plated bullet. No flap warning. Shaded shield. (a) No flap warning. (b) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN ¾ MILE on inside of flaps.

L-2 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end f1aps. Product code K2287R on the side. No flap warning. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper-plated bullet. Shaded shield. (a) No flap warning. (b) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN ¾ MILE on inside of flaps.

LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end f1aps. Product code K2248R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper-plated bullet. Variations noted: (a) No flap warning. Shaded Shield. (b) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of flaps. Shaded shield.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end f1aps. Product code K2289R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper-plated bullet. Variations noted: (a) No flap warning. Shaded shield. (b) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of flaps. Shaded shield. (c) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps. Unshaded shield.


WRA-12.5


WA-1

WA-2

WA-1B

WA-2B




WA-l .22 WIN. AUTO. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2205R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper washed lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 3/4 MILE on inside of end .flaps. Shaded shield. (b) Same as (a) except unshaded shield. (c) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps. Shaded shield. (d) Same as (c) except unshaded shield.

WA-lB .22 WIN. AUTO. Same as WA-1 except unshaded shield.

WA-2 .22 WIN. AUTO. (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end f1aps. Product code K2279R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper-plated bullet. Variations noted: (a) No flap warning (b) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 3/4 MILE on inside of end flaps. Shaded shield. (c) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps. Unshaded shield.

WA-2B.22 WIN. AUTO. (HOLLOW POINT). Same as WA-2 except unshaded shield.


WRA-12.5


WRF-1A

WRF-3

WRF-1B




WRF-l .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2267R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper washed lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) No flap warning. Shaded shield. (b) CAUTION! DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of flap. (Brass case) (c) CAUTION! DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of flap.

WRF-3 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). Blue and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end f1aps. Product code K2277R on side. CAUTION! DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of flap. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper washed lead bullets.

WRF-lB .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. Same as WRF-1 except unshaded shield.


WRA-12.5A

1929 "KOPPERKLAD" Over-Label Issues Blue & White Box

WRF-2

S-2

LR-3

WA-3


Cont. next page WRA-12.5A

1929 "KOPPERKLAD" Over-label Issues Blue & White Box

S-2 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). This is the standard STAYNLESS short hollow point box with a over label changing the box to KOPPERKLAD. Product code K2285R on side. This may be the way the first KOPPERKLAD boxes were labeled. No date code on box.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE. This is the standard STAYNLESS box with a over label changing the box to KOPPERKLAD. Product code K2288R on side. This may be the way the first KOPPERKLAD boxes were labeled. Date code on box—1929

WRF-2 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. This is a standard 1928 STAYNLESS box with an over-label covering the STAINLESS wording and stating KOPPERKLAD. This may the first packaging of the copper washed bullets. Date code on box—1933

WA-3 .22 WIN. AUTO. (HOLLOW POINT). This is a standard 1928 STAYNLESS box with an over-label covering the STAINLESS wording and stating KOPPERKLAD. This may the first packaging of the copper washed bullets. 1931

KOPPER KLAD OVER-LABELS

Images and introduction from the Vol. 27 Number 1, .22 Box Newsletter. By Richard Rains.

Pictured here are the only known Staynless boxes with KOPPER KLAD over-labels. It is not known if the labels were used for the first issues of KOPPER KLAD boxes, or if they were used when there was a shortage of KOPPER KLAD boxes, or both reasons. It is difficult to determine based on the date codes whether or not the over-labels were used on the first KOPPER KLAD boxes. The date codes range from 1929 to 1933. It is not known if there are other boxes with these over-labels.


WRA-13

1932 "SUPER SPEED" Issues Red & White Box

S-1

S-2

S-3

S-4

S-5




In 1932, Winchester introduced their high speed loadings which they named SUPER W SPEED. This was a great move forward in allowing the .22 to become a more effective hunting cartridge. It also was used in long range target shooting due to its greater wind bucking ability. Due to the higher pressures involved, brass was used for the cartridge cases. These cases were nickel washed. The STAYNLESS priming system was used from the 1928 issues. but the boxes are now red and white.

"A" Bottom "B" Bottom

S-l .22 SHORT. Red and white box with red. white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2214R on side. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed brass case. Copper washed lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. No flap warning. (b) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 3/4 MILE on inside of end flaps. (c) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.

S-2 .22 SH0RT. "GREASED". Same as S-1 except the word LEAD BULLETS GREASED added to the lower edge of the top. Product code K2201R on the side. Lead bu1let. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.

S-3 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). Same as S-1 except for the hollow point format on the top and ends. Product code K2215R on the side. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 3/4 MILE on inside of end flaps. (b) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.

S-4 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "GREASED" Same as S-3 except the wording LEAD BULLETS GREASED added to the lower top edge. Product code K2202R on side. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.

S-5 .22 SH0RT. "LUBRICATED". Same as S-1 except the word LUBRICATED added to the lower edge of the top. Product code K2214R on the side. Lead bu1let.


WRA-13

1932 "SUPER SPEED" Issues

L-1

L-2

L-3

L-1.5

L-5

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE




L-l .22 LONG. Red and white box with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K22l6R on side. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed brass case. Copper washed lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. N0 flap warning". (b) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 3/4 MILE on inside of end flaps.

L-1.5 .22 LONG. "GREASED". Same as L-l except top now states LEAD BULLETS GREASED. Product code K2216R crossed out and K2203R overprinted on side. "A" bottom. No flap warning.

L-2 .22 LONG. "GREASED". Same as L-l except top now states LEAD BULLETS GREASED. Product code K2203R on side. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of end flaps.

L-3 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). Same as L-l except for hollow point format on the top and ends. Product code K2217R on side. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.

L-5 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). "LUBRICATED". Same as L-3 except the top now states LUBRICATED. Same product code as L-3. This was a bullet finish variation and seems to be difficult to locate. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 3/4 MILE on inside of end flaps.

WRA-13 Flap Warnings


WRA-13


LR-1

LR-2

LR-3

L-6




L-6 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). “GREASED”. Same as L-2 except for hollow point format on the top and ends. Product code K2204R on side. Contents unknown.

LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE. Red and white box with red, White and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2208R on side. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed brass case. Copper washed lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of end flaps. (b) "B" bottom. No warning on end flaps. (c) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of end flaps. (d) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE. "GREASED". Same as LR-1 except the top now states LEAD BULLETS GREASED. Product code K2227R on side. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of end flaps. (b) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps. (c) Same as (a) except an old product code K2208R lined out and replaced with K2227R. (d) "B" bottom. No flap warning.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE. "LUBRICATED". Same as LR-1 except the top now states LUBRICATED. Product code K2217R on side. Variations: (a) "B" bottom. No flap warning.


WRA-13


LR-4

LR-5

LR-5c

LR-6




LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). Same as LR-l except for the hollow point wording on the top and ends. .Product code K2207R on side. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of end flaps. (b) "A" bottom. Product code K2207R on side. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps. Bottom now has Patent 2,063,119. (c) “B” bottom. No flap warnings inside or out.

LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "GREASED". Same as LR-4 except top now states LEAD BULLETS GREASED on lower edge of the top. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "B" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps. Product code K2207R on side. (b) Same as (a) except product code now K2228R. (c) USA Patent 2,063,119 on bottom.

LR-6 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "LUBRICATED". Same as LR-5 except top now states LUBRICATED on lower edge of the top. Product code K2207R on side.


WRA-13


WRF-1

WRF-2

WRF-4

WRF-5

WRF-4d


WRA-13


WRF-l .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. Red and white box with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2220R on side. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed brass case. Copper washed lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. No end flap warning. (b) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of end flaps. (c) Same as (b) except warning now on outside of end flaps.

WRF-2 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "GREASED". Same as WRF-l except the top now states LEAD BULLETS GREASED on the lower edge of the top. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. No flap warning. Product code K2220R lined out and replaced with K2206R.

WRF-4 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). Same as WRF-1 except for the hollow point format to the top and ends. Product code K2221 R on the side. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. No end flap warning. (b) Same as (a). except the bottom now States Patent 2.063.119. (c) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on inside of the end flaps. (d) Same as (c) except warning on the outside of the end flaps and bottom now states Patent 2,063.119.

WRF-5 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). "GREASED". Same as WRF-4 except the top now states LEAD BULLETS GREASED. Product code K2229R on side. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.


WRA-13.5

1932 "LESTAYN" Issues Red & White Box

S-1

S-2

L-1

L-3


WRA-13.5


Along with the Super Speed loadings introduced in 1932. a line of lower velocity loadings were introduced. These loads used the LESMOK powder combined with the STAYNLESS priming system and were called LESTAYN. These were used by the target shooters who wanted a Lesmok cartridge, but did not feel the need to pay extra for the special target loadings such as the EZXS series. These issues were dropped from the product line about 1934.

Box Bottom

S-1 .22 SHORT. “LESMOK”. Red and white box with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps, Product code K2254R on the side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) No flap warning. (b) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN ¾ MILE on inside of end flaps.

S-2 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). “LESMOK”. Same as S-1 except for hollow point format to the top and ends. .Product code K2256R on side. Variations noted: (a) No flap warning.

L-l .22 LONG. “LESMOK”. Red and white box with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2222R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper Case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) No end flap warning.

L-3 .22 LONG (SHOT). “LESMOK”. Red and white box with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2232R on side.. "H-10" h/s on a rose crimped copper case. Variations noted: (a) No end flap warning.


WRA-13.5


LR-1

XL-1

WRF-1

LR-2

WRF-2


WRA-13.5


LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE. “LESMOK”. Red and white box with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2242R on side. "H-l0" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) No flap warning. (b) CAUTION DANGEROUS WITHIN 1 MILE on outside of end flaps.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). “LESMOK”. Same as LR-1 but hollow point format. Product code K2246R on side.

XL-l .22 EXTRA LONG. “LESMOK”. Red and white box with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2212R on side. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets, Variations noted: (a) No flap warnings.

WRF-l .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. “LESMOK”. Red and white box with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2292R on side. "H-l0" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) No flap warning.

WRF-2 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE HOLLOW POINT. “LESMOK”. Same as WRF-1 but hollow point format. Product code K2294R on side.


WRA-14A

1938 Yellow & Blue Box Issues New Haven, Conn.

SB-1

S-2

S-4

S-5

S-3




In 1938, Winchester introduced a new style of box. Along with this, the standard velocity loadings are now called LEADER. This box was only produced during 1938 and the first part of 1939. In 1939. The boxes started having the DIVISION OF WESTERN CARTRIDGE CO. markings.

Box Front Panel

SUPER-SPEED

SB-1 .22 SHORT (BLANK). Buff. one-piece box with red printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lavender wad. Variations noted: (a) Back reads "SMOKELESS NON-FOULING EXTRA LOUD". (b) Back reads "EXTRA LOUD". Army lot No.s noted on this box. (c) Back reads "EXTRA LOUD"', with no product No.

S-2 .22 SHORT. "STAYNLESS, LEAD GREASED". Yellow, red and blue box with red, black and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2283R on ends. "H-10" h/s. Lead bullet. (a) Copper case (b) Brass case

S-3 .22 SHORT. "STAYNLESS, KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, red and blue box with red, black and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2297R on ends. "H-10" h/s. on a copper case Copper washed bullets.

S-4 .22 SHORT. "SUPER SPEED STAINLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, red and blue box with black, red and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2214R on ends. "H-l0" h/s on a copper case. Copper washed bullets.

S-5 .22 SHORT. "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS LEAD GREASED". Same as S-4 except change in bullet finish. Product code K2201R on ends.

*NOTE* The original Dunn WRA-14 has been divided into two new section. 14A has no

patent on the front panel and 14B has a patent on the front panel


WRA-14A


L-1

L-2


L-l .22 LONG. "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, red and blue box with black, red and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2216R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper washed lead bullet

L-2 .22 LONG. "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS LEAD GREASED". Yellow, red and blue box with black, red and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2203R on ends.

WRA-14A



WRA-14A


LR-1

LR-2

LR-4

LR-3


LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE. "STAYNLESS LEAD GREASED". Yellow and blue box with yellow, black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2288R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case, Lead bullet. (a) Army lot numbers stamped on the inside of one end flap (b) No Army lot numbers.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Same as LR-1 except for change in bullet finish. Product code K2208R on ends.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS LEAD GREASED". Yellow and blue box with yellow, black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2227R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case, Lead bullet.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (SHOT). "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS". Yellow and black box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2231R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed case. Rose crimped. Variations noted: (a) CAUTION! Dangerous within 100 Yards in blue on inside of flap. (b) CAUTION! Dangerous within 100 Yards in red on outside of flap.

Warning (a) Warning (b)

WRA-14A



WRA-14B

1938-39 Yellow & Blue Box Issues U.S. Patent on Front

S-2

S-3

S-4

S-5

S-1




S-1 .22 SHORT. "STAYNLESS, LEAD GREASED". Yellow, red and blue box with red, black and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2283R on ends. "H-10" h/s. Lead bullet. (a) Copper case (b) Brass case

S-2 .22 SHORT. "STAYNLESS, LEAD GREASED".. Same as S-1 except a white label with black printing has been added to the top stating "LOW VELOCITY USE ONLY IN BARRELS CHAMBERED FOR .22 SHORT".

S-3 .22 SHORT. "SUPER SPEED STAINLESS LEAD GREASED". Yellow, red and blue box with black, red and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2201R on ends. "H-l0" h/s on a nickeled case. Copper washed bullets.

S-4 .22 SHORT. "SUPER SPEED STAINLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, red and blue box with black, red and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2214R on ends. "H-l0" h/s on a nickeled case. Copper washed bullets.

S-4 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED STAINLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, red and blue box with black, red and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2215R on ends. "H-l0" h/s on a nickeled case. Copper washed bullets.

Box Front Panels LEAD GREASED SUPER SPEED

Production dates of this series is unknown at this time. We are guessing that they may have been produced in late 1938 or early 1939.. They are easily recognized by the inclusion of the U.S.A. PATENT 2,063,119 on the front panel. and the SUPER SPEED boxes have a red CAUTION at the top.


WRA-14B


L-1

L-3

L-2


L-2 .22 LONG. "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, red and blue box with black, red and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2216R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a nickeled case. Copper washed lead bullet

L-3 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, red and blue box with black, red and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2217R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a nickeled case. Copper washed lead bullet

L-l .22 LONG.. "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS LEAD GREASED". Yellow, red and blue box with black, red and yellow printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2203R on ends. Nickeled case. Lead bullet

WRA-14B



LR-5

LR-3

WRA-14B


LR-1

LR-2

LR-4


WRF-1

LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE. "STAYNLESS LEAD GREASED". Yellow and blue box with yellow, black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2288R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case, Lead bullet. (a) Army lot numbers stamped on the inside of one end flap (b) No Army lot numbers.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE. "SUPER SPEED LEAD GREASED". Yellow and blue box with yellow, black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2277R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case, Lead bullet.

LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE (SHOT). "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow and black box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2231R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed case. Rose crimped. Red caution on flap.

WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD WAX COATED". Yellow, black and red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2220R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed .lead bullets.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE. SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow and black box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2208R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed case. Copper washed .lead bullets. (a) Last line of front "pressure and velocity" centered (b) Last line of front "pressure and velocity" left justified

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED STAYNLESS". Yellow and black box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2207R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed case. Copper washed .lead bullets.

WRA-14B



WRA-15

1939 Yellow & Blue Box Issues Division of Western Cartridge Co.

BB-1

CB-1

SB-1




In 1939, Winchester boxes began showing the Western Cartridge Co. ownership of Winchester. This box was continued without change during WW II. It was replaced in 1945 with boxes showing the Olin ownership markings.

Box Side

SB-1 22 SHORT (BLANK). Buff box with red printing. One-piece box with top and bottom flap. "H-l0" h/s on a brass case. White wad. Product code K2251R on the back.

BB-l .22 B.B. CAPS. "STAYNLESS". Yellow, blue and red box with red, yellow and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2003R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullet.

CB-1 .22 C.B. CAPS. "STAYNLESS". Box of 100. Yellow, blue and red box with yellow, red and blue printing. One piece box with side flaps. Product code K2006R on sides. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

Flap Warning #1 Flap Warning #2

Flap Warnings #1 & #2 can be found on all boxes except for Shot boxes.


WRA-15


S-1

S-2




S-1 .22 SHORT. "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, blue and red box with red, yellow and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2214R on the ends. "H-10" h/s. Copper washed bullet. Variations noted: (a) Copper cases. (b) Nickel washed cases. (c) Brass case with two patents on front. (d) “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY” on front.

S-2 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD WAX COATED". Same as S-l except for change in bullet finish. Product code K2215R on the. ends. Nickel washed cases.


WRA-15


L-3

L-1

L-5

L-2




L-2 .22 LONG. "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD WAX COATED". Same as L-l, except for change in bullet-finish. Product code K22??R on the ends.

L-3 .22 LONG (HOLLOW POINT)). "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD WAX COATED". Same as L-2, except for hollow point format. Product code K2217R on ends.

L-5 .22 LONG (SHOT). "STAYNLESS". Yellow, blue and red box with yellow, red and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2232R on ends. “H-10” h/s on a rose crimped (a) Copper case. (b) Brass case. (A) Flap warning “A” (B) Flap warning “B”

L-l .22 LONG. "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow. blue and red box with red, yellow and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2216R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed case. Copper washed bullets. Variations noted: (a) No patents listed on side of box. (b) Two patents listed on side of box.

Flap “A” Flap “B”


WRA-15


LR-1

LR-2

LR-4

LR-5




LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE. "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, Blue and red box with red, yellow and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2208R on ends. "H-l0" h/s on a nickel washed case. Copper washed bullets. Variations noted: (a) No patents 1isted on side. (b) 2 patents 1isted on side of box.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Same as LR-l except for hollow point format on top and ends. Product code K2207R on ends. 2 patents listed on side of box. Variations noted: (a) No patents 1isted on side. (b) 2 patents 1isted on side of box.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (SHOT). "SUPER SPEED, LONG RANGE" Black and yellow box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2331R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a rose-crimped, nickel washed case.

LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE (SHOT). "CLAY PIGEON". Yellow, blue and red box with red, yellow and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps, .Product code K2231R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a rose crimped, nickel washed case. Side reads SMOKELESS POWDER No. 12 CHILLED SHOT. Variations noted: (a) “Caution ...!” warning on end flap. (b) “Range 100 Yds…” warning on end flap.

(a) Warning (b) warning


WRA-15


WA-1

WRF-1

WRF-2


WRA-15


WA-l .22 WIN. AUTO. "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD INSIDE LUBRICATED". Yellow. blue and red box with red, yellow and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2205R on ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Copper washed bullet. Variations noted: (a) No patents listed on side of box. (b) 1 patent listed on side of box.

WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD WAX COATED". Same as WRF-1 except for change in bullet finish. Product code K2220R on the ends. Variations noted: (a) No patents listed on side of box. (b) 2 patents listed on side of box.

WRF-2 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE (HOLLOW POINT). "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, blue and red box with red, yellow and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. .Product code K2221R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed case. Copper washed bullet. One patent on front.


WRA-16

1945 Yellow & Blue Issues Division of OLIN Industries, Inc.

BB-1

CB-1

SB-1 (a) Bottom (b) Bottom


WRA-16


In 1945. Winchester boxes were first marked with the Olin Industries ownership of Winchester. This style was continued until 1946. Boxes of this series are very hard to locate.

Box Side

SB-1 22 SHORT (BLANK). Buff box with red printing. One-piece box with top and bottom flap. "H-l0" h/s on a brass case. White wad. (a) Box states DIVISION OF OLIN INDUSTRIES. Product code K2251R on the back. (b) Same as (a) except product code 22BL on the back.

BB-l .22 B.B. CAPS. "STAYNLESS". Box of 100, bulk packed. Yellow. blue and red box with red, yellow and blue printing. One-piece box with top flaps. Product code K2003R on sides. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet.

CB-1 .22 C.B. CAPS. "STAYNLESS". Box of 100. Yellow, red and blue box with red, yellow and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2006R on sides. "H-10" h/s on a copper case, Lead bullet.


WRA-16


LR-1

LR-2


WRA-16


LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE. "STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Yellow, red and blue box with yellow. red and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2208R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed case. Copper washed bullet. Variations noted: (a) No patents 1isted on front of box. (b) 2 patents listed on front of box.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). " STAYNLESS KOPPERKLAD". Same as LR-l except for hollow point format to the top and ends. Product code K2207R on ends. Variations noted: (a) No patents 1isted on front of box. (b) 2 patents listed on front of box.


WRA-17

1946 RED & YELLOW Box Issues Division of OLIN Industries, Inc.

BB-1 (a)

BB-2

BB-3




During 1946, Winchester redesigned their box style. This style continued until 1954 when it was replaced with the yellow style box. This box continued the Olin markings.

BB-l .22 B.B. CAPS. Box: of 100, bulk packed. Red and yellow box with red and black printing. One-piece box with flaps, without tray. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Product code K20003R on ends.

BB-2 .22 B.B. CAPS. Same as BB-1 except product code W22BB on front.

BB-3 .22 B.B. CAPS. Same as BB-2 except slightly taller box. and product code W22BB on front and ends.


WRA-17


CB-1 (a)

CB-1 (b)

Bottom




CB-1 .22 C.B. CAPS. Box of 100. Red and yellow box with red and black printing. One-piece box with side flaps. Product code K2006R on sides. "H-10" h/s on a copper case . lK. Lead bullet. Variations noted: (a) Product code K2006R on bottom. (b) Product code K2006R on the ends.


WRA-17


S-1 (a)

S-2

S-1 (b)

S-1 (c)




S-l .22 SHORT. (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Red and yellow box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed case. Copper washed bullet. Variations noted: (a) Product code K2214R on ends. Nickel washed cases. (b) Product code K22l4R on front. Nickel washed cases. (c) Product code SS22S on front and ends. Brass cases.

S-2 .22 SHORT (DUMMIES). Same as S-1c except for a white label with. black printing has been added to the top stating DUMMIES .22 SHORT. Blackened nickel washed case. Hole in side of case. Copper washed lead bullet. w/2K,lS.


WRA-17


S-3 (a)

S-3 (b)




S-3 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED". Red and yellow box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed case. Copper washed bullet. Variations noted: (a) Product code K2215R on the ends. Nickeled case. (b) Product code SS22SH on the front and ends. Brass case.


WRA-17


L-1 (a)

L-1 (b)

L-1 (c)




L-1 .22 LONG "SUPER SPEED". Red and yellow box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed case. Copper washed bullet. Variations noted: (a) Product code K2216R on the ends. Nickeled case. (b) Product code K2216R on the front Nickeled case. (c) Product code SS22L on the front and ends. Brass case.


WRA-17


LR-1 (a)

LR-1 (b)

LR-1 (c)

LR-1 (d)


LR-2 (SIMULATED)

WRA-17


LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE. (HIGH VELOCITY}. "SUPER SPEED". Red, yellow and white box with red, yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s. Copper washed lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) Product code K2208R on ends. Nickel washed cases. (b) Product code K2208R on front. Brass cases. (c) Product code SS22LR on front. Brass cases. (d) Product code SS22LR on front and ends. Brass cases.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (DUMMIES). Same as LR-1(c) except a white over-label with black Printing has been added to the top stating DUMMIES .22 L.R. Contents are unknown.


WRA-17


LR-3 (a)

LR-3 (b)

LR-3 (c)

LR-3 (d)


WRA-17


LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED". Red, yellow and white box with red, yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s. Copper washed lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) Product code K2207R on ends. Nickel washed cases. (b) Product code K2207R on front. Brass cases. (c) Product code SS22LRH on front. Brass cases. (d) Product code SS22LRH on front and ends. Brass cases.


WRA-17


LR-5 (a)

LR-5 (b)

LR-5 (c)

LR-5 (d)


LR-6

WRA-17


LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE (SHOT). "SUPER SPEED". Red, yellow and white box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps, Rose crimped cases. Variations noted: (a) Product code K2231R on ends. Box front CAUTION in red ink. Nickel washed cases. (b) Same as (a) but box front CAUTION is in black ink. (c) Product code SS22LRS on front. Nickel washed cases. (d) Product code SS22LRS on front and ends. Brass cases.

LR-6 .22 LONG RIFLE (PROOF LOAD). "SUPER-SPEED". Like LR-1 but has an over-label with red ink stating that it is a S.A.M.M.I. HIGH PRESSURE PROOF LOAD.


WRA-17


WA-1 (a)

WA-1 (b)


WRA-17


WA-1 .22 WIN AUTO. (STANDARD VELOCITY). Red, yellow and white box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-l0" h/s on a copper case. Copper washed lead bullet. (a) Product code K2205R on ends. (b) Product code WA22 on ends.


WRA-17


WRF-1 (a)

WRF-1 (b)

WRF-1 (c)


WRA-17


WRF-l .22 WIN. RIM FIRE. "SUPER SPEED". Red, yellow and white box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet. (a) Product code K2220R on ends. (b) Product code SS22WRF on front. (b) Product code SS22WRF on front and ends.


WRA-18

1955 Red & Yellow Box Issues OLIN MATHIESON CHEMICAL Corp.

S-1

L-1

SB-1

S-2


WRA-18


In 1955 the Winchester boxes started showing the Olin Mathieson ownership of the company. The old style of the boxes was used for a short time until new boxes could be designed in 1960..

Box Side

SB-1 22 SHORT (BLANK). Buff box with red printing. One-piece box with top and bottom flap. "H-l0" h/s on a brass case. White wad. Product code W 22 BL on bottom

S-1 .22 SHORT. (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Red. yellow and white box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22S on side and ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.

L-l .22 LONG. (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Red. yellow and white box with red. white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code S22L on side. and ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.

S-2 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT—HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Red. yellow and white box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22SH on end. "H-10" h/s on a brass case


WRA-18


LR-6

LR-1

LR-2

LR-3

LR-5


WRA-18


LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE ·(HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Red. yellow and white box with red. white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code S22LR on side and ends.. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (PROOF). Same as LR-1 except a white wrap-around end label has been added stating HIGH PRESSURE S.A.A.M.I. _ _ _ in red ink.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED". Same as LR-l except for hollow point format. Product code SS22LRH~ on side. and ends.

LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE (SHOT). "SUPER SPEED". Red, yellow and white box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22LRS on side. and ends. "H-10" h/s on a rose crimped brass case.

LR-6 .22 LONG RIFLE (EXPERIMENTAL SHOT). An LR-l box with a white label which reads EXPERIMENTAL CAL. .22 SHOT CTG BLANKS SAMPLE #324818 N.H. AMMO. RES. DEPT. 8/24/60. box contains rose crimped brass cases. Product code SS22LR on side. and ends.


WRA-18


WA-1


WRA-18


WA-l .22 LONG RIFLE ·(HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Red. yellow and white box with red. white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WA 22 on both ends.. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.


WRA-19

1959 Yellow Box Issues SUPER-SPEED

S-1 (a)

S-2 (a)

S-3 (a)

S-2 (b)

S-3 (a)

S-1 (b)




In 1959 Winchester redesigned their boxes. This style covers the period when the new .22WMR was introduced. ''his Style was continued until 1962. Boxes still show Olin Mathieson ownership.

S-1 .22 SHORT (BLANK). "BLACK POWDER". Yellow box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with flaps. Product code W22BL on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Buff wad. (a) "A" bottom (b) "C" bottom

S-2 .22 SHORT (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Yellow box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with flaps. Product code SS22S on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. (b) "C" bottom.

S-3 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED". Same as S-2 except for hollow point wording on the ends. Product code SS22SH on the ends. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. (b) "C" bottom.

"A" Bottom "C" Bottom


WRA-19


L-1 (a)

L-1 (b)




L-1 .22 LONG (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Yellow box with red, white and black printing. One piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22L on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed bullets. " Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. (b) "C" bottom.


WRA-19


LR-1 (a)

LR-2 (a)

LR-4

LR-1 (b)

LR-2 (b)




LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Yellow box with red, white and black printing. One piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22LR on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. (b) "C" bottom.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED". Same as LR-1 except for hollow point wording on the ends. Product code SS22LRH on ends. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. (b) "C" bottom.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (SHOT). "SUPER SPEED". Yellow box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22LRS on ends. "H-10" h/s on a rose crimped brass case. "A" bottom.


WRA-19


WA-1 (a)

WRF-1 (a)

WA-1 (b)

WRF-1 (b)


WRA-19


WA-1 .22 WIN. AUTO. (STANDARD VELOCITY). Yellow box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WA22 on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed bullet. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom. (b) "C" bottom.

WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM FIRE.(HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Yellow box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22WRF on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed bullet. Variations: (a) "A" bottom. (c) "C" bottom.


WRA-19


WMR-1

WMR-1.5

WMR-2

WMR-3


WRA-19


WMR-1 .22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE. "SUPER SPEED". Yellow box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22WMR on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Jacketed bullet. "B" bottom.

WMR-1.5 .22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE (HOLLOW POINT. "SUPER SPEED". Same as WMR-1 except ends state HOLLOW POINT but front does not. “C” bottom.

WMR-2 .22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE (PROOF). Same as WMR-1 except a white label with red printing has been wrapped around the box stating DANGER HIGH PRESSURE S.A.A.M.I. DEFINITIVE PROOF LOADED AMMUNITION _ _ _. Dull plated cases with red bases. Red washed bullets. Variations noted: (b) "B" bottom. (c) "C" bottom.

WMR-3 .22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE (DUMMY. Same as WMR-1 except a white label with black printing has been added to the box stating ACTION PROVING DUMMIES. Black cases with a hole in the base. "C" bottom.

WMR-4 .22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE. "SUPER SPEED". Same as WMR-1 except box now contains full metal jacketed bullets. Product code SS22MR1 on ends. "C" bottom.

WMR-4


WRA-20

1962 Yellow Box Issues Child Warning Added to Box

S-1

S-2

S-3

L-1




In 1962 the Consumer's Safety Commission mandated that a warning be added to all ammunition boxes. This box remained in the product line until 1971

“C” Bottom

“D” bottom

S-1 .22 SHORT (BLANK). Yellow and white box with red and black printing. One-piece box with flaps. Product code W22BL on ends. "H-l0" h/s on a brass case. White wad. Variations noted: (a) With Olin Matheison markings on the back. (b) With Olin Corp. markings on the back.

S-2 .22 SHORT (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Yellow and white box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22S on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.

S-3 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED". Same as S-1 except for the hollow point format on the ends. Product code SS22SH on the ends.

L-1 .22 LONG (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Yellow and white box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22L on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.


WRA-20


LR-1

LR-2 LR-3

LR-4

LR-6




LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE (HIGH VELOCITY}. "SUPER SPEED". Yellow and white box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22LR on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (REFERENCE). Same as LR-l except a white label with black printing has been added to the top stating S.A.A.M.I. REFERENCE AMMUNITION

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (PROOF). Same as LR-l except a white label with red

printing reads DANGER-HIGH PRESSURE-S.A.A.M.I. DEFINITIVE PROOF LOADING AMMUNITION _ _ _. Nickel washed brass case with a red base. Red washed bullet.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED". Same as LR-1 except for the hollow point wording on the ends. Product code SS22LRH on ends.

LR-6 .22 LONG RIFLE (SHOT). (SUPER SPEED ) Yellow and white box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22LRS on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass rose-crimped case.


WRA-20


WA-1

WRF-1


WRA-20


WA-l .22 WIN. AUTO (STANDARD VELOCITY). Yellow and white box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WA22 on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.

WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM PIRE (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Yellow and white box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22WRF on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.


WRA-20


WMR-1 (b)

WMR-2 (c)

WMR-3


WRA-20


WMR-l .22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE. "SUPER SPEED". Yellow and white box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22MR1 on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. A full metal jacketed bullet (a) “C” bottom w/o Registration mark on top (b) “C” bottom with Registration mark on top (c) “D” bottom

WMR-2 .22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER SPEED". Yellow and white box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code SS22WMR on ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. A soft nosed, jacketed hollow point bullet. Flap warning reads RANGE 1 1/2 MILES BE CAREFUL. (a) “C” bottom w/o Registration mark on top (b) “C” bottom with Registration mark on top (c) “D” bottom

WMR-4 . 22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE (DUMMY). "SUPER-X". WMR-2 box with white over-label stating ACTION PROVING DUMMY CARTRIDGES. Product code SX22WMR


WRA-21

1971 "SUPER-X" White Box Issues

S-2

S-3

L-1




Box Bottom #1 Flap #2 Flap

In 1971 Winchester changed the style of their boxes to a white box. This style lasted until 1978. The SUPER-X h/s appeared on Winchester branded boxes for the first time.

S-2 .22 SHORT (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER-X". Wh1te box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WSX22S on ends. "SU-l" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet. #2 end flap warning.

S-3 .22 SHORT (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER-X". Same as S-2 except for hollow point wording on ends. Product code WSX22SH on ends. #2 end flap warning.

L-1 .22 LONG (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER-X". White box with ye11ow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code W3X22L on ends. "SU-1" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet. #1 end flap warning.


WRA-21


LR-5

LR-1 LR-2

LR-3




LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER-X". White box with yellow and black printing, One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WSX22LR on ends. "SU-l" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet. (a) #1 end flap warning. (a) #2 end flap warning.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER-X". Same as LR-l except for hollow point wording on the ends. Product code WSX22LRH on ends.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (DYNAPOINT). "SUPER-X". Same as LR-2. Except for DYNAPOINT bullet format to the top and ends. Product code WSX22LRD on ends.

LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE (SHOT). "SUPER-X". White box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WSX22LRS on ends, "SU-1" h/s on a rose crimped brass case.


WRA-21


WMR-1 WMR-2

WRF-1


WRA-21


WMR-1 .22 WIN. MAGNUM (FULL METAL CASE). "SUPER-X" Wh1te box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WSX22MR1on ends. "SU-l" h/s on a brass case.

WMR-2 .22 WIN. MAGNUM (JACKETED HOLLOW POINT) "SUPER-X". Wh1te box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WSX22WMR on ends. "SU-l" h/s on a brass case.

WRF-1 .22 WIN. RIM PIRE (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER-X". Wh1te box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WSX22WRFon ends. "SU-l" h/s on a brass case.


WRA-22

1971 PLASTIC BOX Issues

LR-2

LR-1


WRA-22


In 1971 Winchester came out with a plastic box of 100 rounds in order to meet competition from C.C.I. This style lasted until 1975.

LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER SPEED". Red tint plastic box with a clear lid. Red and white insert with blue and red printing. Product code SS/22LRl on top. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet. Note: insert has peg board tab on it.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT) ."SUPER SPEED". Same as LR-l except for hollow point format. Product code SS/22LRH1 on top.


WRA-23


LR-2

LR-1


WRA-23


In 1975 Winchester redesigned their plastic box issues to the SUPER-X format. At this time, they also replaced the hang tag insert to a wrap-around end label.

LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER-X". Red tint plastic box with a red tint lid. White and blue wrap-around end label with yellow and blue printing. Product code WSX22LRl on the top. "SU-l" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW] POINT). "SUPER-X". Same as LR-1 except for hollow point format the top and end. Product code WSX22LRHl on end and top.


WRA-24


S-1

L-1

LR-1 LR-2

S-2


WRA-24


Approximately 1978 Winchester added a frame line around the warning on top of the box. This style will conclude the production under the old Winchester Repeating Arms Co .

Box Bottom

S-1 .22 SHORT (BLANK). "BLACK POWDER". White box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with flaps, without tray. Product code W22BL on ends. "W-3" h/s on a brass case. White wad.

S-2 .22 SHORT . HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER-X". White box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Contents unknown.

L-l .22 LONG (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER-X". White box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WSX22L on ends. "SU-l" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.

LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE (HIGH VELOCITY). "SUPER-X". White box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WSX22LR on ends. "SU-1" h/s on a brass case. Copper washed lead bullet.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (REFERENCE). Same as LR-1 except for a white label with black printing stating S.A.A.M.I. REFERENCE AMMUNITION.


WRA-24


LR-6

LR-3 LR-4


WRA-24


LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER-X". Same as LR-l except for hollow point wording on the end. Product code WSX22LRH on ends.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT). "SUPER-X DYNAPOINT". Same as LR-3. except for DYNAPOINT wording on top and ends. Product code WSX22LRD on ends.

LR-6 .22 LONG RIFLE (SHOT). "SUPER-X". White box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WSX22LRS on ends. "SU-l" h/s on a rose crimped brass case.


WRA-30

"SPOTLIGHT" Issues

In about 1911, Winchester introduced a line of cartridges that featured a bullet that was designed to produce a flash or spot of light when the bullet impacted upon a metal backstop. This loading was directed towards the amusement park style of shooting galleries. This spot of light on metal target allowed the shooter to see where the bullet struck, thus adding excitement to the game.

The concept of impact illuminating bullets was not new. A Cecil W. Schou had patented a bullet that contained a capsule of powder in its nose. Produced under patent No. 734,966, issued July 28, 1903, this loading seems to have been directed towards the military market. The Winchester SPOTLIGHT issues were directed towards the commercial market. See the ".22 Box" Vol. 3, No. 2 for more details on this issue.

Insert from a box of "SPOTLIGHTS"



"SPOTLIGHT" Issues

The No. 1,088,026 patent on the left page was the basis for the Winchester loadings. T.C. Johnson made the following claim in his patent application "- - -my invention relates to an improvement in impact-illuminating bullets used for illuminating the area immediately surrounding the point of impact - - --in which the application of flash-light composition to the bullet is practically superficial". The flash-light powder referred to must have been a compound that was available on the open market as it composition was not spelled out in the patent application. The patent was assigned to Winchester. Johnson also obtained a patent for a process of applying flash powder to a standard profile bullet. but this patent seems to have never been used on .22 rimfires. All SPOTLIGHTS noted have a hollow point bullet with the flash powder inserted into the cavity.

The above patent No. 1,094,402 was issued to Eliot Kleen and was assigned to Winchester. While the labels of the 1912 era SPOTLIGHT boxes refer to this patent, it may never have been used on .22s. While it makes many of the same claims as the Johnson patent, it uses a flash-powder composition that produces a crack or explosion upon impact. The patent states that this crack is louder than the report of the gun. The standard SPOTLIGHT loading does not explode on impact.

The SPOTLIGHT issues were sold from about 1911 to the mid-1930s and the packaging was changed as patents were issued and box styles changed. The listings on the following pages will attempt to catalog the changes.


WRA-30

"SPOTLIGHT" Issues

S-1

WA-1

S-2

S-3 S-4

S-5 S-6



"SPOTLIGHT" Issues

1906 STYLE LABEL with Pat. Appl'd For

While the patents are dated in 1914, Winchester started producing this loading during the patent pending period, or perhaps even before then. Winchester changed top label formats in 1912. Boxes have been noted that have the 1906 format, or style, to them. That means the production started in 1911 at the latest.

S-1 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK" Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side label with black printing. Product code 1279 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case Lead bullets.

S-2 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS". Red and white label with black printing. Buff, two-piece full cover box. Red side label with red printing. Product code 263 on the top. "h-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

1912 STYLE LABEL

In 1912, Winchester changed the format of the top label. The label still stated "Pat. Appl'd For". This would have been in the patent pending period.

S-3 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side label with black printing. Product code 1279 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

S-4 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS". Red and white label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side label with black printing. Product code 263 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

PATENT ISSUED

Sometime during 1914, after the patents were issued. the top label was changed from "Pat. Appl'd For" to read "Pat. Feb. 24, 1914 Apr. 21, 1914". The Winchester Auto. was loaded with the SPOTLIGHT bullet during this period.

S-5 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK". Light green and white label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Yellow side label with black printing. Product code 1279 on the top. "H-l0" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

S-6 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS". Red and white label with black printing, Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side label with black printing. Product code 263 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

WA-l .22 WIN. AUTO. "SMOKELESS". Red and white top label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Red side label with black printing. Product code 1295 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.


WRA-30

"SPOTLIGHT" Issues

S-9

S-7 S-8

S-10

S-11


WRA-30

"SPOTLIGHT" Issues

1920 STYLE LABEL

In 1920, Winchester again redesigned their labels. They proceeded to a full wrap-around end label. The top of the label has a format that somewhat appears like the 1906 label. Any references to patents has been removed. Product codes first appeared during this period.

S-7 .22 SHORT. "LESMOK". Light green and white label with black printing. Two-piece, full cover box. Full wrap-around end label. Product K2261R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

S-8 .22 SHORT. "SMOKELESS", Red and white label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Full wrap-around end label "H-10" h/s; on a copper Case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) No product code on the ends (b) Product code K2262R on the ends (c) Product code K2262R and MADE IN U.S.A. ON THE ENDS

1932 "LESTAYN" ISSUES

In 1932, Winchester replaced all of the Lesmok issues with their new non-corrosive priming system and renamed them LESTAYN. The first of these issues was an over-stamp of the old Lesmok boxes.

S-9 .22 SHORT. "LESTAYN". Light green and white box with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Full wrap-around end label. Product code K2261R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. Over-printed LESTAYN in red ink.

S-10 .22 SHORT. "LESTAYN". Light green and white label with black printing. Buff, two-piece full cover box. Full wrap-around end label. Product code K2261R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets

1930's "SPATTERPROOF" ISSUES

Sometime in the mid 1960s, Winchester offered their then new, SPATTERPROOF gallery loadings with the SPOTLIGHT feature. The bullet in the SPATTERPROOF loadings was a composition material designed to break up upon contract with a solid object, such as a metal backstop.

S-11 .22 SHORT. "SPATTERPROOF". Red, white and blue box with red and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. No product code. "H-10" h/s; on a copper case. Composition bullet. White over printed label added to the top.


WRA-51A

COMMERCIAL GALLERY Issues

CB-1 S-1

S-2 S-3




The indoor gallery target shooting slowly evolved to amusement park shooting galleries where a person could pay 25 cents and shoot 5 shots at a target with a slide action rifle in hopes of winning a prize. Perhaps a teddy bear! The need for ammunition that was cheap and would not glance off the metal back stops and hurt someone was met by Winchester with their "Spatterproof" .22 short cartridges. These loadings also replaced the "Spotlight" issues.

STAYNLESS ISSUE

The first of the special gallery issues was a bulk packed box of .22 C.B caps sold with the "Staynless" priming system. This box contains lead bullets, but with the lower power of the C.B. caps, a composition bullet probably was not required. This was the first approach to meet the needs of the amusement park galleries

CB-l .22 C.B. CAPS. "STAYNLESS". Box of 1,000 cartridges, bulk packed. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

1933 SPATTERPROOF ISSUE

In 1933 Winchester introduced a new composition bullet that would break up upon impact of a metal back stop, instead of bouncing back like a lead bullet tended to do. This new loading was sold under the trade name SPATTERPROOF.

S-1 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "SPATTERPROOF". Red, white and blue box with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. 29 grain composition bullets. Variations noted: (a) No product code. Bottom reads U.S.A. PATENT PENDING. (b) No product code. Bottom reads U.S.A. PATENT 2,063,119 (c) Same as (b) except product code K2213R on the ends.

S-2 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "INDOOR 9PATTERPROOF". Same as S-1(a) except the top now states INDOOR.

1939 SPATTERPROOF ISSUE

The need for these loadings were growing, so bulk packed boxes of 1,000 rounds were introduced. The 1939 date is assigned due to the boxes having the Division of Western Cartridge Co. markings, which were effected in 1939.

S-3 .22 SHORT (SPECIAL GALLERY). "SPATTERPROOF". Red, blue and white label with red, white and blue printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. No product code. Box is empty, so contents are unknown. Variations noted: (a) Box marked Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (b) Box marked Division of Western Cartridge Co.


WRA-51A


S-4

S-5

S-6 S-7

S-5 Top




1946 SPATTERPRUF ISSUE

In 1946 the Winchester boxes had a format change. The commercial gallery bulk packed boxes had a name change to Spatterpruf. The boxes are still marked Division of Olin Industries.

S-4 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "SPATTERPRUF". Red, white and blue label with red, white and blue printing. Bulk packed box of 1,000 cartridges. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. Product code K2208R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a nickel washed brass Case. 29 grain composition bullets.

1955 ISSUE

In 19S5 Winchester again changed the format of their boxes to red, yellow and white. A new product "Super Spatterpruf" was introduced about this time. This loading used a 15 grain composition bullet, which had a better break-up when impacted upon a metal backstop.

S-5 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "SPATTERPRUF". Red. white and yellow box with red, white and black printing. Bulk packed box of 500 rounds. One-piece box with flaps. Product code SP 22 S on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. 29 grain composition bullet. Box side is marked Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Division of Olin Industries.

S-6 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "SUPER SPATTERPRUF". Red, yellow and white box with black and red printing. Bulk packed box of 500 cartridges. One-piece box with top and bottom flaps. Product code SSP22S on the top. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. 13 grain composition bullets. Box back marked Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation.

S-5.1 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "SPATTERPRUF". Same as S-5 but with red top flap with product code K 2211 R.

S-5.1


WRA-51A


S-9 S-10 (Top)

S-8 S-7.1




S-9 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "SUPER SPATTERPRUF, NICKEL CASES". Same as S-8 except box now over-stamped NICKEL CASES. Product code SSP22SN on the top, with the "NICKEL CASE" being rubberstamped.

S-10 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "SUPER SPATTERPRUF LONG RANGE". Same as S-8 except a white label has been added to the top stating FOR LONG RANGE GALLERY USE.

Note: See the Winchester-Western section of this catalog for the commercial gallery issues produced during the late 1970's thru 1981.

1962 SPATTERPRUF ISSUE

In 1959 Winchester again changed the format of the their .22 boxes to a yellow box, however no specimens of that issue are available to the cataloger. In 1962 this box was modified to include a consumers warning as directed by the Consumers Products Safety Commission. The gallery boxes follow the format changes of the rest of the product line. All of the following boxes are marked Winchester-Western Division Olin.

S-7.1 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "SPATTERPRUF". Yellow and white box with red and black printing. Bulk packed box of 500 cartridges. One piece box with top and bottom flaps. Product code SP22SI on the top. "H-l0 h/s on a brass case. 29 grain composition bullets.

S-8 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "SUPER SPATTERPRUF". Same as S-6 except for the change of the SUPER being added to the front. 15 grain composition bullet. Product code SSP22S on the top.


WRA-52

INDOOR ARMORY Issues

LR-1 LR-2

LR-3

NO IMAGE AVAILABLE

Winchester Low Wall "Winder" Musket

The "Winder" musket was produced in both high and Low wall versions, with the Army purchasing the low wall as a training rifle. Many of these rifles were sold thru the N.R.A. and provided the indoor rifles clubs with an excellent gallery rifle. Named after a Col. Winder who was responsible for many excellent small bore target programs.


WRA-52

INDOOR ARMORY Issues

1898 Krag Rifle

The U.S. Army was looking for a low cost means of creating indoor target practice. The first attempt was a reduced powder charge for the .30-06 cartridge in the issue 1903 Springfield rifles. The second attempt was with the Thompson-Hoffer device. which allowed a .22 short type cartridge to be used in rifles with reduced bore sizes.

The most successful attempt was created by the New York National Guard, who had Harry Pope, the famous barrel maker create a 1898 Krag rifle with a .22 rim fire barrel. The rear of the bore was off set to allow the center fire firing pin to hit the rim of the smaller cartridge. Only Harry Pope could make this system work well.

At that time Pope was working for the Stevens Rifle Company. Stevens offered this new system for sale to anyone who desired to convert their Krag. Ammunition proved to be less than satisfactory in meeting the accuracy requirements of the Pope barrels. Stevens, in what seems to have been a special relationship with the Peters Cartridge Co. asked them to improve the .22 long rifle cartridge along the lines being suggested by Pope. They created the Peters Stevens-Pope Armory loadings in 1905. The Union Metallic Cartridge Company responded with their Krag Armory loading in 1907. Winchester responded to this increasing competitive situation with their U.S. Armory loadings, also in 1906. While the Peters entry was successful, the U.M.C. and Winchester loading did not obtain the popularity desired. Both the U.M.C. and the Winchester boxes. are difficult to acquire and not found in many collections.

LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "BLACK POWDER" Dark green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Product code 35 and 11-6 on the top. Orange side sealing label with black printing with codes 110 and 11-6 . "H-l0" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "LESMOK" This loading is listed in the catalogs, but no specimens have been made available to the cataloguer.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "SMOKELESS" Dark red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red side sealing label. Product code 36 on the top label. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) Bright red top and side labels. (b) Dull red top and side labels with a slightly different format than above.

The indoor Armory practice was the forerunner of the indoor or gallery shooting that is still enjoyed today by so many N.R.A. rifle clubs. Winchester produced their high wall and low wall single shot muskets, that were known as "Winder" muskets for this sport. After World War I the Winchester Model 52 became the major rifle used by competitors for indoor shooting sports.


WRA-53

"PRECISION" MATCH Issues

LR-1 LR-2

LR-3 LR-4

Winchester Model 52

Model 52 and Precision Ammunition Won Grand Aggregate every year. Won National Individual last three out of four years. Won Marine Corp. every year. Won. Wimbledon In 1920, tied in 1921, and won in1922. Won Swiss every year. Won Sweepstakes every year. High man on tryout for International Team, three out of four years. High man on International Team two out of four years. Out of nine possibles at 100 yards made at Camp Perry in the last two years, eight have been made with Model 52 .and "Precision" Ammunition

1923 advertisement for the Winchester Model 52




"A" Bottom "B" Bottom "C" Bottom

Winchester introduced the "Lesmok" powder .22 rim fire loadings as target grade ammunition in 1911. Selected lots of Lesmok long rifles were marketed with an over label stating "Precision". Sold as "Precision 75" for indoor use and "Precision 200" for outdoor use.

In 1923 special boxes were made up which featured the Precision name. These boxes were changed as the packaging theme of the rest of the product line was changed and new priming systems were introduced. The following is the boxes that were sold under this brand as they were developed.

1912 STYLE BOXES

Probably first sold as uncatalogued items about 1919. These boxes are the same as the standard 1912 style "Lesmok" boxes, except for the red over label with the range marking for the type of loading.

LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION 75". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full-cover box. Yellow side sealing label with black printing. Product code 49 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper Case. Lead bullets. Red over-label with black printing. No bottom markings. Earliest label date noted is 1-19.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION 200". Same as LR-1 except for the different range length on the over-label.

1920 STYLE ISSUE

In 1920 Winchester redesigned the theme of their .22 rim fire packaging. The product line now used a partial wrap-around end label and a slightly different format to the top. The "Lesmok" loadings followed this change as did the Precision issues.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION 75". Light green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Partial wrap-around end label. Product code 49 on the top. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullet. Red over label with black printing. No bottom markings. Box is sealed by tape placed on the box before the label was added.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION 200". Same as LR-3 except for the different range length on the over label. Both red and purple over-labels noted.


WRA-53


LR-5 LR-6

LR-7 LR-8

LR-9

LR-6.1




1923 ISSUE In 1923, Winchester elected to produce special boxes for the "Precision" loadings and to discontinue the over labels. The boxes did feature a slash which represented the old over label.

LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION 75". Light green box with black printing. Two-piece, full cover box. "H-l0" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. "A" bottom. Variations noted: (a) No product code on the ends. Without WINCHESTER MAKE on the box ends. (b) Same as (a) except WINCHESTER MAKE on box ends. (c) Product code K2236R on the ends. No wording to the right of the "H" logo on the top of the box. (d) Same as (c) except RIMFIRE UNCRIMPED to right of the "H" logo on the top.

LR-6 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION 200". Same as LR-5 except the difference in range length on the top. Variations noted. (a) No product code on the ends. No WINCHESTER MAKE on the ends. (b) Same as (a) except WINCHESTER MAKE on the box ends. (c) Product code K2238R on the ends. No WINCHESTER MAKE on the box ends. (d) Same as (b) except the ends now read WINCHESTER MADE.

LR-6.1 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION 200". Same as LR-6 but no red slash on top.

PRECISION FIVE STAR ISSUE In 193, Winchester introduced a special box for a special precision loading. This is the only box ever produced in the U.S.A. that has .an insert so that cartridges can be packed "points down" which prevents damage. Discontinued in 1937.

LR-7 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION FIVE STAR". Red, blue and white box with red, white and blue printing. Over-Sized box with end flaps. Product. code K2218R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. "B" bottom. Variations noted: (a) Without range warning on the inside of the end flaps. (b) With range warning on the inside of the end flaps.

STAYNLESS PRECISION ISSUE In 1927 Winchester introduced their new non-corrosive priming system. While this was a major development, the Precision match loadings retained the older corrosive priming mixture until 1933. The older system provided a more uniform ignition with the required accuracy.

LR-8 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "INDOOR PRECISION". Black, red and yellow box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2250R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. This box was introduced in 1933 and dropped from the product line in 1936. These are difficult boxes for the collector to locate.

LR-9 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION". Same as LR-9 except for a change in wording on the top. Product code K2237R on the ends. Introduced in 1935 and dropped in 1937. "C" bottom.


WRA-53


LR-10 LR-11


WRA-53


BLUE BOX PRECISION ISSUE In 1933 A new format was introduced for the standard "Precision" issue. This was the last box style before the Precision loadings were replaced with the EZXS.

LR-ll .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION 200". Same as LR-12 except for range distance on the top. Product code K223BR on the ends. Dropped from production in 1937, but was still cataloged until the late 1940's. Variations noted: (a) No end flap warning. (b) End flap warning printed in blue ink, (c) End flap warning printed in red ink. (d) Same as (c0 except the inside of flap has EZXS printed in blue ink. This is a transitional box to the EZXS. (e) Same as (d) except EZXS printed in black ink. (f) Same as (d) except EZXS printed in red ink.

LR-10 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PRECISION 75". Blue. red and white box with red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2236R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. Dropped from the product 1ine in 1934. "D" bottom.

“D” Bottom


WRA-54

"EZXS" MATCH Issues

1936 Advertisement for EZXS

First introduced in 1935 to supplement the "Precision" line of competition grade small bore loadings. The new loadings used brass cases which allowed for higher pressure which also allowed for higher velocities. Many experiments created different loadings being offered to the public. The target shooters liked some of the loadings and rejected others as not being accurate in the very demanding outdoor prone shooting game.

All of the ammunition manufacturers produced high velocity match loadings during the middle 1930's. The goal was to reduce wind drift a 100 and 200 yard outdoor matches. While the idea was good, it did not seem to work out well in practice. None of these loadings were well accepted by the shooters. The Winchester Long Range EZXS loading is very difficult for the modern collector to locate

This catalog will attempt to display the development of the EZXS loadings as they were introduced to the shooting public. The box style changed as well as the markings of the manufacturer.



"EZXS" MATCH Issues


"D" Bottom "D1" Bottom "E" Bottom

"F" Bottom "G" Bottom "H" Bottom

Side I Side II Side III

#1 End Flap #2 End Flap #3 End Flap

END FLAP WARNINGS

BOX SIDES

BOX BOTTOMS


WRA-54

"EZXS" MATCH Issues

LR-1 LR-2

LR-3 LR-4

LR-5 LR-6



"EZXS" MATCH Issues

1935 ISSUES The first box of this issue was the then current Precision box with a wrapper around the top and sides. By the end of 1935 a new packaging format was introduced which gave this issue its own format. This issue used Lesmok powder and the old corrosive priming system.

LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "LONG RANGE EZXS". White label with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2238R on the ends. "H-l0" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. This was only a transitional box which was issued for a short period. EZXS stamped in red ink on inside of end flap.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "LONG RANGE EZXS". This is the box that replaced LR-1. First cataloged in 1936. Dropped in 1939. Yellow and blue box with red, white .and blue printing. Product code K2338R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. "A" bottom. #1 end flap warning. (a) “A” bottom (b) “B” bottom

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "EZXS". This is the standard velocity loading of the EZXS. Introduced in 1939 and dropped from the product line in 1947. Yellow and blue box with red, white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2238R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "B" bottom. Regular lot numbers on inside of end flaps.#1 end flap. (b) Same as (a) except inside of end flap marked HS38 or HS39 which means a high speed loading. Loaded in 1938 or 1939, this was a higher velocity loading than normal. (c) "C" bottom. #1 end flap warning. (d) "C" bottom. #2 end flap warning.

"STAYNLESS" ISSUES This issue used the Staynless non-corrosive priming system. This was a major improvement in being able to protect the bore of the rifle, thus extending the useful life of the barrel. However the new priming did not produce the needed accuracy. so this loading was dropped soon after introduction.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "STAYNLESS EZXS". This appears to be a transitional box which was introduced about 1938 and was replaced with LR-5 very soon after introduction. White label with black printing. Buff. one-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2236R on the top. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets.

LR-5 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "STAYNLESS EZXS". This is the box that replaced LR-4 above. Dropped from the product line in 1939. Yellow .and red box with white, red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2339R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass cases. Lead bullets. "B" bottom.

LR-6 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "STAYNLESS EZXS". This style was introduced .about 1946 and was dropped from the product line about 1947. Red, yellow and blue box with black, red and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. Side I. Top and bottom are the same. Product code K2236R on end .


WRA-54

"EZXS" MATCH Issues

LR-7 LR-8

LR-9



"EZXS" MATCH Issues

1946 STYLE BOXES The war was over and target shooting again regained its popularity. New products were needed to satisfy their demands. In 1946 Winchester introduced a smokeless powder issue for the EZXS loadings. The format was that of the redesigned 1946 high speed issues. Lesmok powder was completely discontinued when replaced by this issue. The Staynless priming system was now standard.

LR-7 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "SMOKELESS EZXS". Red, yellow and blue box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2236R. "H-l0" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. Introduced in 1946 and replaced with LR-10 in 1959. #2 end flap. Variations noted: (a) Product code on the bottom of the box. "D" bottom. (b) Product code on ends of the box. "E" bottom.

LR-8 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "IMPROVED L. V. EZXS". In 1954 it was determined that a slight reduction in velocity would improve accuracy at certain ranges. Red, yellow and blue box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code EZX22LR on the side. "H-l0" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. #2 end flap. Variations noted: (a) Side reads DIVISION OF OLIN INDUSTRIES INC. Side II. (b) Side reads OLIN MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORP. Side III.

LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "ALL-X MATCH". Produced from 1940 to about 1945 as a special match loading. Yellow, red and blue box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2340R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets.


WRA-54

"EZXS" MATCH Issues

S-1

LR-9

LR-10



"EZXS" MATCH Issues

1959 STYLE BOXES In 1959 Winchester redesigned the format of their boxes to an all yellow theme. These boxes replaced the prior boxes. The pistol shooters were becoming a factor in the market, so the EZXS line was extended to them via the introduction of a .22 short and a .22 long rifle issue.

S-l .22 SHORT (TARGET). "EZXS PISTOL MATCH". Yellow box with red and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code EXZ22S on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Introduced in 1959 and dropped from the product line in 1961. "F" bottom.

LR-9 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "EZXS PISTOL MATCH". Same as S-1 except in .22 long rifle loading. Product code EXZ22P on the ends. Introduced in 1959. #2 end flap. "F" bottom.

LR-10 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "EZXS L.V". Yellow box with red and white printing. One piece box with end flaps. Product code EXZ22LR on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. #2 end flap. "G" bottom.


WRA-54

"EZXS" MATCH Issues

LR-11

LR-12


WRA-54

"EZXS" MATCH Issues

1962 STYLE BOXES In 1962 the boxes had a warning placed upon their top. This was the result of the Consumers Products Safety Commission desiring to protect the American people from dangerous products.

LR-11 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "PISTOL MATCH". Same as LR-9 above except for the warning on the top. Dropped from the product line in the 1970's. "W-3" h/s. #2 end flap. "F" bottom.

LR-12 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "EZXS LOW VELOCITY". Same as LR-10 above except for the warning on the top. Dropped from the product line in the 1970"s. #2 end flap. "G" or "H" bottoms.


WRA-55

"LEADER" TARGET Issues

S-1 L-1




In 1938 Winchester introduced a new target loading. They named it "Leader". This design combined the cost of a. standard velocity cartridge with the accuracy of match grade ammunition. The depression was still going on, so the lower cost was bound to attract interest, if only for practice.


"F" Bottom "G" Bottom #1 End Flap

Side "D" Side "E" #2 End Flap

1938 BOX STYLE The first of the Leader boxes used a yellow and blue theme. This box underwent two different ownership markings on the side of the box. The longs were unique to this period.

S-1 .22 SHORT (TARGET). "LEADER". Yellow and blue box with yellow, red and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2383R on the ends. "H-l0" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. Variations note. (a) "A" bottom markings. #1 end flap warning. (b) "B" bottom markings. #1 end flap warning. (c) "B" bottom markings. #2 end flap warning. (d) "C" bottom markings. #2 end flap warning.

L-1 .22 LONG (TARGET). "LEADER". Yellow and blue box with red and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. code K2386R on the ends. "H-l0" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom markings. #1 end flap warning. (b) "B" bottom markings. #1 end flap warning.


WRA-55


S-2 LR-2

S-3 LR-3

S-4 LR-4

LR-1


WRA-55


LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "LEADER". Yellow and blue box with red, yellow and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code K2388R on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "A" bottom markings. #1 end flap warning. (b) "B" bottom markings. #1 end flap warning (c) "B" bottom markings. #2 end flap warning (d) "C" bottom markings. #2 end flap warning

1946 STYLE BOX In 1946, after World War II, the .22 rimfire product line was updated with a new theme. The .22 longs were dropped from the product line. This theme lasted until 1959.

S-2 .22 SHORT (TARGET). "LEADER". Red, yellow and white box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s on a brass; case. Variations noted: (a) "D" side. Product code K2383R on ends. #2 end flap. (b) "D" side. Product code K2383R on side. #2 end flap. (c) “D” Side Product code LD22S on side & ends. #2 end flap (d) "E" side. Product code LD22S on side &ends. #2 end flap

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "LEADER". Red, yellow and blue box with red, white and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets Variations noted: (a) "D" side. Product code K2388R on ends. #2 end flap. (b) "D" side. Product code K2388R on side. #2 end flap. (c) "D" side. Product code LD22LR on side. #2 end flap.

1959 BOX STYLE In 1959 the packaging theme again was change to an all yellow format. Two different ownership markings can be noted.

S-3 .22 SHORT (TARGET). "LEADER". Yellow box with red, blue and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code LD22S on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "F" bottom markings. #2 end flap warning. (b) "G" bottom markings. #2 end flap warning.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET) , "LEADER". Yellow box with red. blue and white printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code LD22LR on the ends. "H-10" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. Variations noted: (a) "F" bottom markings. #2 end flap warning. (b) "G" bottom markings. #2 end flap warning.

1992 BOX STYLE In 1962 the Consumers Products Safety Commission ordered that a warning be placed on all boxes of .22 ammunition. Winchester complied by adding a warning to their 1959 style issue.

S-4 .22 SHORT (TARGET). "LEADER". Same as S-3 except for the warning on the top. "G" bottom #2 end flap warning.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "LEADER". Same as LR-4, except for the warning on the top. "G" bottom. #2 end flap warning.


WRA-56

"T22" Target Issues

S-1 LR-1


"D" Bottom "E" Bottom "F" Bottom

"G" Bottom #1 End flap #2 End flap

S-2 LR-2



"T22" Target Issues

In 1971, Winchester replaced their "Leader" target issues with a loading which they named "T22''. Still a standard velocity cartridge with competition grade accuracy. This loading has been changed several times as the packaging theme of the product line has been changed over the years.

1971 ISSUE The 1971 issue replaced the prior 1962 yellow box issue with a new all white box. The format of the top was also changed. The "H-10" h/s was replaced with the "W-3" h/s. Otherwise, the product line remained unchanged.

S-1 .22 SHORT (TARGET). "T22". White box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps, Product code WT22S on the ends. "W-3" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. "A" bottom. Variations noted: (a) #1 end flap warning. (b) #2 end flap warning.

LR-l .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "T22". White box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WT22LR on the ends. "W-3" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. "AU bottom. Variations noted: (a) #1 end flap warning. (b) #2 end flap warning.

1978 ISSUE In 197, the 1962 Consumer Products Safety Commission warning on the top of the box was redesigned. No other change are known at this time.

S-2 .22 SHORT (TARGET). "T22". White box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WT22S on the box ends. "W-3" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets. "C" bottom. #2 end flap warning.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "T22". White box with yellow and black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code WT22LR on the ends. "W-3" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullet. "C" bottom. #2 end flap warning.


WRA-69

MISC. Target Issues

S-2

LR-2 LR-3

LR-4



MISC. Target Issues

S-2 .22 SHORT (TARGET). This was a special loading for the 1968 Olympics. It was a pistol issue. White box with red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. No product code. "H-10" his on a brass case. Lead bullets. Shown with another possible ink color.

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "SUPER MATCH". Produced in the 1970's as a development loading for the "Gold Cup" match grade issue by the Western Cartridge Co. White box with black printing. One-piece box with end flaps. No product code. "2-1" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (TARGET). "BIANCHI CUP VI". This box was issued in 1984 for the Bianchi Cup matches. White box with red printing. One-piece box with end flaps. No product code. "W-3" h/s on a brass case. Lead bullets.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (EXPERIMENTAL). "XPERT". This box was probably loaded in the late 1970's. This seems to be a prototype box, when Winchester was looking for a new theme, which did result in the "Horse & Rider" designs. Red and white box with yellow white and blue printing. One-piece box with end flaps. Product code XP22LR on the ends. Contents unknown.

These are the target issues that do not fall into any other major classifications. This will close the target cataloging of the loading

Back #1 Back #2


WRA-70

COMMEMORATIVE & LIMITED Issues.

LR-1


WRA-70

COMMEMORATIVE & LIMITED Issues.

LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE. "BOY SCOUT OF AMERICA COMMEMORATIVE". In 1985, Winchester sold a limited edition box to honor the Boy Scouts. This box has a nickel washed brass case with a special Fleur-de-lis headstamp. Copper washed lead bullets.


WRA-80

NUM-RITE Issues.

LR-2

LR-1

S-1


WRA-80

NUM-RITE Issues.

S-1 .22 SHORT (STUNNING CARTRIDGE). "NUM-RITE". Yellow and white box with white, red and blue printing. Bulk box of 500. Product code NR22S. Brass case with “H-10” h/s.

LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE (STUNNING CARTRIDGE). "NUM-RITE". Yellow and white box with white, red and blue printing. Bulk box of 500. Product code NR22LRS. Brass rose-crimped cases.. “H-10” h/s

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (HOLLOW POINT) (STUNNING CARTRIDGE). "Yellow and white box with white, red and blue printing. Bulk box of 500. Product code NR22LRH. Brass case with “H-10” h/s.

All NUM-RITE images from the Dave Clemence collection


WRA-80

NUM-RITE Issues.

WMR-3

LR-3

LR-4


WRA-80

NUM-RITE Issues.

LR-3 .22 LONG RIFLE (STUNNING CARTRIDGE). "NUM-RITE". Livestock stunning cartridge. Red and white box with white, yellow and blue printing. Bulk box of 500. Product code NR22LR. Brass case with “H-10” h/s.

WMR-3 .22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE. (STUNNING CARTRIDGE). "NUM-RITE". Livestock stunning cartridge. Bulk box of 500. Blue and white box with white, yellow and blue printing. Product code NR22M. Brass case with “H-10” h/s.

LR-4 .22 LONG RIFLE (STUNNING CARTRIDGE). "NUM-RITE". Same as LR-3 except for differences on the side panel.. Brass case with “H-10” h/s.


WRA-99

UNCLASSIFIED MISC.

S-1 S-3

S-4 S-5

L-1 L-2



UNCLASSIFIED MISC.

These are the boxes that do not fit into any other classification at this time. At some future date they may be re-cataloged to some other classification.

S-l .22 SHORT (BLANK). Buff, one-piece box without printing. "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lavender wad. The why's of this box are not known at this time.

S-3 .22 SHORT (EXPERIMENTAL). When Remington introduced their Thunderbolts in the 1950's, Winchester designed this in case Remington was successful. Red and white box with red and white printing. Box is empty. Never placed into production.

S-4 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "KANTSPLASH" Buff, one-piece box with end flaps. A buff paper tape seals this box around the ends. Hand written on the top "50 SHORT KANTSPLASH". "H-10" h/s on a copper case. Lead bullets. The why's Of this box are not known at this time.

S-5 .22 SHORT (GALLERY). "SPATTERPRUF". Same as S-4 except the label now reads "50 .22 SHORT SPATTERPRUF".

L-1 .22 LONG. "METALLIC CARTRIDGES". Green label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, half-split box. Red side sealing label. Bulk packed box of 50 cartridges. "H-10" h/s on a copper case.

L-2 .22 LONG BLANK. "SPECIAL" 100rd. Kraft colored one-piece box with black printing. Black Powder. Contents unknown.


WRA-99

UNCLASSIFIED MISC.

XL-1

WMR-1 WMR-2

LR-1

LR-2



UNCLASSIFIED MISC.

LR-1 .22 LONG RIFLE (PROOF). Buff label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. Full wrap-around end label. No product. code. “H-10” h/s on nickeled case. Copper-washed bullet painted with red laquer

LR-2 .22 LONG RIFLE (PROOF). Red printing on a buff label. Two-piece, full cover box. Full wrap-around end label. No product code. Box is sealed, so contents are unknown.

XL-l .22 EXTRA LONG (NEW PRIMED EMPTY). Buff, two-piece, full ~over box with red printing. Copper case with "H-10" h/s. At one time this box probably had an over label stating PRIMED SHELLS, but it is now missing.

WMR-l .22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE {PROOF). White and red label with black printing. Buff, two-piece, full cover box. The box is sealed with buff paper tape. Data indicates that this is a 50%. over load.

WMR-2 .22 WIN. MAGNUM RIMFIRE (PROOF). Same as WMR-l. except a 75% over load.

.22 Rim Fire Boxes22box-id.com/Dunn/Winchester.pdf · WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co. The Winchester...

Documents

Transcript of .22 Rim Fire Boxes22box-id.com/Dunn/Winchester.pdf · WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co. The Winchester...