Gun Collectors Dream Auction #81 January 31st & Feb 1st
Lot 1180:
Sold for: $25
Description
A lot comprising two US military surplus metal ammunition cans and a collection of spent cartridge cases. The can on the left is stenciled 250 CAL. 30 CARTRIDGE S LINKED BLANK M1909, with Lot number LC L- 13298, indicating it originally contained 250 rounds of linked .30 caliber M1909 blank ammunition. This can is open and contains a substantial quantity of mixed spent brass and nickel-plated casings. The can on the right is stenciled 200 CARTRIDGES 7.62 MM, NATO M82 CARTONS, M13, with lot number LC-80L 120-050 A111, confirming its original contents were 200 rounds of 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition packaged in M13 links and cartons. The nine loose spent cartridge cases visible in the foreground include brass and nickel-finished examples, consistent with the inclusion of .357 mag empty brass casings within the collection. The cans are standard olive drab military issue containers used for storage and transport of linked and cartoned ammunition.
Condition report:
The shotgun is in new or near-new condition, consistent with minimal handling and storage in its original factory case. The Mossy Oak camouflage finish is complete and intact across all surfaces of the synthetic stock, forearm, and receiver, showing no visible wear, scratches, or blemishes. The bright metal bolt remains clean and sharp. The bore appears bright and clean. The action appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. We have not function-tested this firearm with live ammunition. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.
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