Featured in this lot is this Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 10 Rifle shipping crate circa 1886-1890 and displayed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. The shipping crate features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wooden construction that shows dovetail joints and two wing nuts to secure the lid. The crate is marked as follows: on the side walling as follows: 10 Winchester Sporting Rifles Model 1886 40-82 5 ea. .450 3ea. SS .40-70 2ea Take Down Cat-Self Loading - GEO Schoyen 1417Lawrence Denver, Colo. - Winchester - Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Chicago, Ill. Winchester Model 1873 and Model 1886 rifles, among others, were often shipped in sturdy wooden crates during the 19th century, commonly referred to as Winchester “10 rifle” shipping crates. These crates were designed to securely hold and transport ten rifles at a time, with fitted slots or partitions to protect each firearm during long-distance shipping by rail or wagon. Often marked with the Winchester Repeating Arms Company logo and destination information, these crates were essential for safely distributing firearms to dealers, frontier outposts, and military suppliers across the growing American West. Their durable construction not only protected valuable cargo from damage but also helped ensure reliable supply lines during a time when firearms were in high demand for hunting, law enforcement, and defense. The condition of this Winchester shipping crate is well preserved with some wear to the lettering adorning the box and from use and exposure but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this rifle shipping crate is 11 1/2" x 16 1/2" x 32 3/4". The collective weight of this shipping crate is 21lb 6oz.