Gun Collectors Dream Auction #84 June 13th & 14th
Lot 247:
Description
This lot contains 200 rounds of Fiocchi VIP Target shotgun ammunition, comprising eight original 25-round boxes. The .410 gauge shells are 2 1/2 inches in length and loaded with 1/2 ounce of #8 shot, designed to achieve a velocity of 1250 FPS. The shells consist of red ribbed plastic hulls and brass-colored heads. Prominent markings on the boxes include FIOCCHI and Ammunition Since 1876, accompanied by a gold shield containing the letters GFL. Product information on the box top specifies 25 SHOTSHELLS, 410 GAUGE, 2 1/2 INCH, 410VIP8, 1/2 OZ., 1250 FPS, and #8. Transcribed markings from the shell hulls include FIOCCHI VIP TARGET 70MM 1/2 OZ 1250 FPS 8. The ammunition is classified by the manufacturer under product code 410VIP8.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears in good condition and is considered live. The brass heads and red plastic hulls show no signs of corrosion or significant wear. The eight cardboard boxes exhibit light to moderate shelf wear, including minor scuffing, edge fraying, and small creases at the corners consistent with storage and handling.
Share this lot:
