Gun Collectors Dream Auction #81 January 31st & Feb 1st

A Lot of 100 Rio Game Load BlueSteel Shotshells 12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch #6 Shot

This auction ended on February 1, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $60 - $90

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $45

Description

A Lot of 100 Rio Game Load BlueSteel Shotshells, 12 Gauge. This lot consists of four (4) factory-sealed boxes, each containing 25 cartridges, totaling 100 rounds of modern, non-toxic steel shot ammunition intended for game hunting. The ammunition is manufactured by Rio Ammunition. Packaging and hull markings confirm the load specifications: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4 inch (70mm) shell length, 1 1/8 oz shot weight, and #6 shot size (BlueSteel). The advertised muzzle velocity is 1360 FPS. The individual cartridges feature blue polymer hulls with brass-colored bases, marked with the Rio logo and specific details including 12/70 – 2 3/4 and the shot size 6. This ammunition is suitable for use in modern 12 gauge shotguns chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws regarding the purchase and possession of ammunition.


Condition report:

The revolver is in poor to fair condition, exhibiting significant wear consistent with its age. The original blued finish is heavily worn, with less than 5% remaining, and the metal surfaces have largely patinated to a dark gray and brown. There is moderate to heavy surface corrosion, oxidation, and pitting visible across the barrel, cylinder, and frame. The trigger and hammer show traces of case hardening or heavy surface rust. The bore condition is unknown but presumed dark and pitted. The checkered hard rubber grips are intact, though the checkering shows smoothing from handling and age. The action appears to cycle when manipulated, but we have not function-tested this firearm for safety or reliability. This item is sold as a collector\'s piece only. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.