Lot 439:
A Trio of Winchester-Western 296 Ball Powder Smokeless Propellant Canisters
Sold for: $70
Description
A trio of metal canisters containing Winchester-Western 296 Ball Powder smokeless propellant, representing a total of 3 Lbs Of powder. These cylindrical containers were manufactured for use in reloading centerfire rifle, handgun, and .410 gauge shotshell loads. Each one-pound canister features the distinctive red Winchester logo and prominent white 296 numerals set against an orange and cream-colored paper label. Verbatim markings on the labels include Winchester-Western at the top, Ball Powder Smokeless Propellant, and the specific load application For Center Fire Rifle, Handgun and 410 Shotshell Loads. The lower section of the labels includes the warning Danger Highly Flammable along with storage instructions and the weight designation Net Wt. 1 lb. / 453.6 gm. The canisters are constructed of metal with threaded screw-on caps.
Condition report:
The three canisters show significant age-related wear and oxidation. Surface rust and pitting are visible on the metal tops, bases, and screw-on lids of all three containers. The paper labels exhibit yellowing, staining, and various degrees of physical damage; the center canister is missing a significant portion of its label along the bottom edge, and the rightmost canister shows surface loss and silvering. While the packaging remains intact with caps secured, the chemical stability and quality of the internal propellant have not been tested or verified.
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