Lot 44:
Vintage Weatherby .378 W.M. Magnum Ammunition Box with 20 New Empty Brass
Sold for: $65
Description
A vintage Weatherby brand cardboard ammunition box for .378 W.M. Weatherby Magnum ammunition, containing twenty new empty brass rifle cartridges. The box features a colorful illustrative graphic of an elephant head with tusks on a red and yellow striped background, accompanied by a depiction of a single cartridge. Prominent text on the packaging identifies the product as “Weatherby ULTRA-VELOCITY AMMUNITION,” in the “.378 W.M. WEATHERBY MAGNUM” caliber, indicating a quantity of “20” rounds. Additional markings on the side panels specify “ULTRA-VELOCITY UNPRIMED” and “ULTRA-VELOCITY BRASS,” along with a detailed warning regarding proper rifle chambering. Each contained cartridge is constructed of brass and bears the headstamp “W-BY .378 MAGNUM.”
Condition report:
The cardboard box displays visible wear, including minor scuffs, creases, and edge fraying consistent with age. The brass cartridges appear clean, bright, and in excellent, unfired condition.
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