Lot 286:
A Lot of 53 .303 British Centerfire Rifle Cartridges and 19 Empty Brass Casings
Sold for: $45
Description
This lot consists of a collection of 53 loaded .303 British centerfire rifle cartridges and 19 empty brass casings accompanied by four ammunition boxes from various manufacturers. The assortment includes Remington Express Core-Lokt, Federal Rifle Cartridges, and Peters High Velocity packaging, as well as a red box marked for reloaded ammunition featuring Berdan type priming. The rounds utilize a variety of projectile types, including soft-point and full metal jacket bullets. Significant markings on the cartridge headstamps include R G 5 3 and R G 5 4 from the Radway Green Royal Ordnance Factory, R – P 303 BRITISH from Remington-Peters, W – W SUPER 303 BRITISH from Winchester-Western, F C 303 BRITISH from Federal Cartridge, and H – S 303 BRITISH from Peters. The empty brass casings display various markings consistent with the manufacturers represented in the lot.
Condition report:
The ammunition boxes exhibit wear consistent with age, including scuffing, edge fraying, and some small tears. The cartridges show typical tarnish and oxidation on the brass surfaces. The military surplus cartridges feature visible purple lacquer sealant on the primers. The empty brass casings appear once-fired with typical carbon fouling and are suitable for reloading components. No mechanical or live-fire testing was performed on this ammunition.
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