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

A Collection of 300 Pistol Cartridges, Three Commercial Ammunition Boxes

This auction ended on January 31, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $200 - $350

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $75

Description

The lot consists of 300 metallic pistol and revolver cartridges displayed in three separate 10×10 factory packaging trays, alongside three commercial boxes of ammunition. The loose cartridges are cased in brass and nickel-plated brass, exhibiting various headstamps including FEDERAL .38 SPECIAL, W-W .357 MAGNUM, and S&B .38 SPECIAL. The three commercial boxes include a red, green, and white Sellier & Bellot box marked .38 Special Wad Cutter, consistent with the SB38B 148 grain specification identified in research; a vintage-style brown and orange Ultramax box labeled 50 Central Fire Smokeless Cartridges; and a Winchester Super-X box labeled 357 Magnum 158 Gr. Jacketed S. P. The collection represents a mixed lot primarily consisting of .38 Special and .357 Magnum calibers.
Condition: Ammunition is in excellent, unused factory condition. The associated cardboard packaging exhibits minor to moderate storage wear, edge rubbing, and surface abrasions, particularly noticeable on the older Ultramax box.


Condition report:

Ammunition is in excellent, unused factory condition. The associated cardboard packaging exhibits minor to moderate storage wear, edge rubbing, and surface abrasions, particularly noticeable on the older Ultramax box.