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

A Lot of 100 Mixed Ammunition and Projectiles in a Vintage Winchester 9mm Luger Box

This auction ended on January 31, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $50 - $100

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $30

Description

The lot consists of 100 items, including a collection of live center fire ammunition cartridges and loose spherical projectiles (shot or BBs), housed within a vintage Winchester cardboard box originally labeled for 50 rounds of 9 m/m LUGER center fire ammunition. The packaging is marked: WINCHESTER TRADE MARK 9 m/m LUGER 50 CENTER FIRE CARTRIDGES STAYNLESS NON-MERCURIC OILPROOF FOR LUGER, WALTHER P38 AND OTHER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS OF THIS CALIBER MADE IN U. S. A. The actual contents are mixed calibers and manufacturers, inconsistent with the box label. The upper white molded tray contains 57 rounds of brass-cased ammunition headstamped FEDERAL 40 S&W. The lower cardboard tray contains approximately 37 rounds of brass-cased ammunition headstamped UMC 9mm LUGER, intermingled with a quantity of loose copper-colored spherical projectiles. Two additional loose cartridges lie across the trays. This lot represents a collection of mixed 9mm luger ammunition and 40 S&W cartridges. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.No ruler or serial numbers are visible.
Condition: The vintage Winchester cardboard box shows significant handling wear, scuffing, and edge damage consistent with age and storage. The colors remain generally vibrant. The ammunition cartridges display general handling wear. The brass casings are generally bright with some minor tarnishing present, but no significant corrosion or deep pitting is observed on the visible rounds. The loose spherical projectiles show minor oxidation and darkening. All cartridges appear to be live center fire ammunition. We have not function-tested this ammunition and make no guarantees regarding its safety or performance.


Condition report:

The vintage Winchester cardboard box shows significant handling wear, scuffing, and edge damage consistent with age and storage. The colors remain generally vibrant. The ammunition cartridges display general handling wear. The brass casings are generally bright with some minor tarnishing present, but no significant corrosion or deep pitting is observed on the visible rounds. The loose spherical projectiles show minor oxidation and darkening. All cartridges appear to be live center fire ammunition. We have not function-tested this ammunition and make no guarantees regarding its safety or performance.