Lot 1132:
A Military Ammo Can with 600 Rounds of Mixed Head Stamped .38 Special Ammunition
Sold for: $160
Description
A military surplus style metal ammunition can, dark olive-green painted, containing 600 rounds of mixed head stamped .38 Special ammunition. The can features a hinged lid with a carrying handle and two front latches. A faded white label is present on the lid, alongside a yellowed strip of tape bearing the handwritten text “600 rounds.” The interior of the can is filled with assorted metallic cartridges. The cartridges, predominantly with brass casings and some silver-toned (likely nickel-plated), include various projectile types such as lead round nose and copper-jacketed. A smaller selection of these cartridges is also displayed outside the can.
Condition report:
The can exhibits significant wear, including numerous scratches, scuffs, areas of paint loss, and visible surface rust and corrosion, particularly along its edges and base. The cartridges show a range of conditions, from relatively clean to displaying signs of age or prior use, such as tarnishing or primer strike marks.
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