Lot 1345:
A Collection of 216 Assorted .38 Special and .38 S&W Ammunition Cartridges
Sold for: $45
Description
This lot comprises a collection of 216 assorted .38 Special and .38 S&W caliber handgun cartridges featuring various manufacturers and projectile configurations. Included are three vintage cardboard ammunition boxes: a green Remington box marked KLEANBORE PRIMING and 50 CARTRIDGES, a yellow Remington UMC box marked UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. and Made in U.S.A., and a gray and black CCI Blazer box for 38 SPECIAL 158 GR. RN. The cartridges are further contained within a yellow MTM plastic case, an orange hinge-top plastic case, and three plastic loading trays in black, tan, and white. Verbatim headstamps observed throughout the collection include PETERS 38 SPL, FEDERAL 38 SPL +P, FRONTIER 38 SPL, W-W 38 SPL, REM-UMC 38 SPL, R-P 38 SPL, CCI 38 SPL, and military-style L C 7 8. The .38 S&W ammunition includes markings for REM-UMC 38 S&W, W.R.A. 38 S&W, and M-W 38 S&W. Projectile types consist of lead round nose, semi-wadcutter, jacketed hollow point, and a single blue plastic-capped shotshell.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears to be in generally good condition, with some light oxidation present on the lead projectiles and various degrees of tarnishing on the brass and nickel-plated casings. The vintage cardboard boxes show age-related wear including scuffing, edge fraying, and some minor tearing to the flaps. The plastic storage cases and trays are intact with minor surface wear. The cartridges appear live, though their functionality has not been tested.
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