Lot 640:
A Lot of 120 Rottweil 8x56mmR M.30 Scharfe S-Patronen Ammunition 1938
Sold for: $150
Description
This lot consists of 120 rounds of German-manufactured 8x56mmR (8mm M.30) ammunition, organized on two five-round steel en-bloc clips for use in the Austrian M30 Steyr Mannlicher carbine. The cartridges are fitted with pointed spitzer bullets and brass casings. The original cardboard box is included and is prominently printed with 10 Stück 8 mm M. 30 scharfe S-Patronen Rottw. XII. 1938 and overprinted with a large red S indicating spitzer bullets. A bullet silhouette is visible on the box face above an eagle-and-swastika proof mark and the manufacturer code P 635. Each cartridge headstamp is divided into four segments containing 19, 38, an eagle-and-swastika proof mark, and the Roman numeral VIII. Both steel en-bloc clips also feature stamped eagle-and-swastika proof marks on the bottom spine.
Condition report:
The cardboard boxes show typical age-related shelf wear, including edge fraying, light staining, and minor structural softening, though the printed labels remain clear and legible. The ammunition appears to be in live condition with the brass casings exhibiting a mild natural patina and minimal oxidation. The steel en-bloc clips show localized darkening and minor surface oxidation consistent with their age.
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