Lot 709:
A Lot of Rottweil 8x56mmR M.30 Scharfe S-Patronen Ammunition 1938-1939
Sold for: $130
Description
This lot consists 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 moderate shelf wear and age-related degradation, including edge fraying, minor tearing to the flaps, and scattered staining. The brass cartridge cases exhibit a dark tarnish and natural patina consistent with their age. The three steel en-bloc clips show areas of light surface oxidation and a mottled patina. The ammunition appears to be in its original live state, though no functional testing or internal inspection of the primers or powder has been conducted.
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