Lot 131:
A Group of WWII German & Bulgarian 8x56R Steyr Mannlicher M30 Ammunition
Sold for: $55
Description
A group of WWII-era 8x56R Steyr Mannlicher M30 ammunition, comprising five aged cardboard packages and ten individual cartridges loaded onto two black stripper clips. Three of the packages are labeled in Cyrillic, stating “ЗА ПУШКА МАНЛИХЕРЪ” (For Mannlicher Rifle) and “10 БОЙНИ ПАТРОНИ” (10 Combat Cartridges), with additional markings including “Барутъ” (Powder) and handwritten dates of “1916” on one and “1936” on another, indicating Bulgarian origin. The remaining two packages are labeled in German, indicating “10 Stück 8 mm M. 30 scharfe S-Patronen” (10 pieces 8 mm M. 30 sharp S-Patronen) from “Rottw.” (Rottweil), dated “V. 1936” and “II. 1939” respectively, indicating German manufacture. The cartridges feature brass cases with copper/gilding metal bullets, and the stripper clips are made of black plastic or bakelite. The lot dates primarily to the interwar period and the onset of WWII. 50 rounds total
Condition report:
The cardboard packaging exhibits significant wear, discoloration, tearing, and some partial disintegration consistent with age. The brass-cased cartridges and black stripper clips appear to be in good, well-preserved condition with only minor superficial tarnishing.
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