Lot 542:
A Lot of 100 Lake City M118 Special Ball 7.62mm NATO Cartridges
Sold for: $130
Description
This lot consists of 100 rounds of 7.62mm NATO M118 Special Ball ammunition, produced at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. The collection comprises five individual boxes, each containing 20 cartridges. Four of the boxes are identified by lot number LC-87C137-007, indicating production in 1987, while the fifth box is marked with lot number LC-91C195-021 from 1991. The M118 Special Ball was the standard precision ammunition for US military sniper systems, utilizing a 173-grain full metal jacket boat-tail projectile. Each cartridge features a reloadable brass case with a red lacquer primer sealant for moisture resistance. Prominent markings on four boxes include 20 CARTRIDGES, 7.62 MM NATO, SPECIAL BALL, M118, and LAKE CITY ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT. The 1991 production box is labeled 20 CRTG. 7.62 MM and SPECIAL BALL M118. Visible headstamps on the brass casings include the manufacturer code LC, the NATO symbol, and the two-digit year of production 87.
Condition report:
The ammunition and packaging are in very good original condition. The brass casings are bright and clean, showing no significant signs of oxidation or verdigris. The copper-jacketed projectiles are well-preserved. The cardboard boxes exhibit minor shelf wear consistent with age, including light scuffing at the corners and small handwritten ink notations on the top flaps of several boxes. All ammunition appears to be live and factory-sealed within the internal dividers.
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