Ruger Bearcat .22 Caliber Revolver Empty Two Piece Cardboard Box

A vintage American two-piece cardboard box manufactured for the Ruger Bearcat .22 caliber revolver. The construction consists of a removable lid and a matching base. The exterior of the lid is finished in black with a red vertical band on the left side. Centered on the lid is a white laurel wreath tied with a ribbon, encircling a red and white circular emblem featuring a stylized eagle. At the center of the eagle are the printed letters "S", "R", and "®". The red band features the name "RUGER" printed in white serif block letters. One end of the lid is red and displays black text reading "BEARCAT", ".22 CALIBER REVOLVER", and the manufacturer information "STURM, RUGER & CO., INC. SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A." This text is flanked by two black and white illustrations: a bear on the left and a cat on the right. The interior of the box is white and undecorated. The base is finished in black on the exterior. The lid measures approximately 9 inches in length as shown against the tape measure.