Gun Collectors Dream Auction #85 Weapons of War July 18th 10AM CST
Lot 61:
Sold for: $400
Description
This lot features a bulk quantity of 1250 rounds of 9mm caliber ammunition manufactured by Israel Military Industries (IMI). The ammunition is packaged in fifty individual cardboard boxes, each containing twenty-five rounds, and is housed in a standard green-painted metal ammunition can. This specific load is designated for submachine gun use and is classified as regular ball ammunition. Verbatim Hebrew stenciling on the exterior of the can includes "1250 כדור 9 מ”מ / תת מקלע", "רגיל", and a series designation of "<סדרה: 3 – 77 ת.צ.>", which indicates production in March 1977. A circular stencil on the front contains the characters "ת.צ. III-77 704". The bottom line of the can’t markings specifies the contents as "50 קופסאות קרטון – 25 כדור בכ”א". Each individual cardboard box is printed with "25 כדור 9 מ”מ", "לתת מקלע", and "רגיל", along with the matching series code "סדרה: 3 – 77 ת.צ.". The interior of the can includes a white foam spacer to secure the cardboard boxes during transport.
Condition report:
The metal ammunition can exhibits expected surface wear including minor scuffs, light scratches, and small areas of surface oxidation consistent with military surplus storage. The individual cardboard boxes show age-related toning and some light staining. The metal staples on the cardboard boxes show visible oxidation and rust. The interior foam spacer shows light orange discoloration. The ammunition appears to be in original, live condition.
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