Gun Collectors Dream Auction #81 January 31st & Feb 1st
Lot 580:
Sold for: $50
Description
This lot consists of a large metal ammo can, consistent with the M2A1 style military surplus container, stenciled with specific load data. The can is marked 1000 CRTG CAL .45 BALL M1911, indicating its original intended contents were 1000 cartridges of .45 caliber Ball ammunition for the M1911 pistol. The lot includes the container and a bulk quantity of empty brass casings inside, along with 12 additional spent brass casings scattered outside the container. The casings are consistent with .45 caliber ammunition. The can features OD green paint and a hinged lid with a latch closure. The stenciled lot number is TZZ 94A001 – 008. This large metal ammo can and its contents of empty brass casings are offered as a collector’s lot of military surplus material.BBL: N/AOAL: N/A
Condition: The ammunition container shows moderate wear, scuffing, and paint loss consistent with military surplus use and age. The finish is painted metal. The stenciling is clear and legible. The bulk contents consist entirely of spent, empty brass cartridge casings. These casings exhibit typical signs of having been fired, including soot, tarnish, and varying degrees of surface discoloration and tarnish. They are inert and suitable only for scrap or reloading purposes. We have not function-tested the container seals. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws regarding the possession and transport of ammunition components.
Condition report:
The ammunition container shows moderate wear, scuffing, and paint loss consistent with military surplus use and age. The finish is painted metal. The stenciling is clear and legible. The bulk contents consist entirely of spent, empty brass cartridge casings. These casings exhibit typical signs of having been fired, including soot, tarnish, and varying degrees of surface discoloration and tarnish. They are inert and suitable only for scrap or reloading purposes. We have not function-tested the container seals. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws regarding the possession and transport of ammunition components.
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