Lot 295:
A Lot of 145 Rounds of DWM and Geco 9mm Steyr Ammunition
Sold for: $85
Description
This lot consists of a collection of 145 rounds of 9mm Steyr caliber ammunition intended for use in self-loading pistols, specifically the Steyr M1912. The collection includes one green cardboard box from Gustav Genschow and Co. (Geco) of Durlach, Germany, labeled 50 Patronen zur Selbstlade-Pistole Cal. 9 mm Steyr, containing 50 cartridges. Verbatim headstamps on these rounds are Geco 9 m/m St. A second, tan cardboard box from Deutsche Waffen- u. Munitionsfabriken AG (DWM) is labeled 50 Cartuchos No 577 para pistola automatica STEYR cal. 9 mm and contains 45 rounds. The headstamps on these cartridges read DWM K 577 K. The third cardboard box features a clear plastic lid and contains 50 cartridges also bearing the DWM K 577 K headstamp. All rounds utilize full metal jacket projectiles with nickel or cupro-nickel jackets. This vintage ammunition represents two distinct German manufacturers and is packaged in original period containers.
Condition report:
The cardboard boxes show significant age-related wear, including staining, torn edges, tape residue, and edge fraying. The ammunition cases and projectiles exhibit varying degrees of surface patina and minor oxidation consistent with vintage storage conditions. All rounds appear to be live with intact primers. We have not function-tested this ammunition and cannot guarantee its performance or safety for modern use.
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