Lot 307:
85 Rounds of Greek HXP .303 British Ammunition
Sold for: $110
Description
This lot features 85 rounds of .303 British caliber rifle ammunition manufactured by the Greek Powder and Cartridge Company, recognized by the HXP headstamp. The cartridges are provided on steel five-round stripper clips, some of which are stamped with the BP marking. The ammunition utilizes brass casings that show prominent annealing discoloration around the neck and shoulder, a standard feature of military-specification production. The rounds are loaded with copper-jacketed spitzer projectiles and feature primers with a green lacquer sealant for moisture resistance. Case head markings include varying production year stamps such as 64, 68, and 82. This group of ammunition is representative of mid-20th-century Greek military production intended for use in Enfield-pattern rifles and other firearms chambered for the .303 British cartridge.
Condition report:
The ammunition is in good surplus condition overall. The brass casings exhibit some minor surface tarnish and typical handling marks. The copper-jacketed bullets show small spots of oxidation and light surface discoloration. The black-finished steel stripper clips remain largely intact with some edge wear and scattered spots of light surface rust. The ammunition appears live and has been well-preserved.
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