Gun Collectors Dream Auction #86 Collector Auction
Lot 1054:
Description
This lot comprises 264 rounds of .22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition produced by the Peters Cartridge Division of the Remington Arms Company, Inc. at their Lonoke, Arkansas production facility. The ammunition is categorized as High Velocity Solid Point and is contained within a partial 500-round outer brick box and individual 50-round interior boxes. Prominent markings on the packaging include the Peters flying duck emblem, the brand name PETERS, and specific technical details such as 500 CARTRIDGES, 22 LONG RIFLE, and HIGH VELOCITY SOLID POINT along with the product code PR-22. Bilingual safety warnings are present, including WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN and the French translation CARTOUCHE: A PERCUSSION LATERALE. GARDEZ HORS DE LA PORTEE DES ENFANTS. The cartridges consist of brass cases with stylized cursive Rem headstamps and lead solid point projectiles. The manufacturer information is clearly printed as PETERS CARTRIDGE DIVISION REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC. LONOKE, ARKANSAS 72086.
Condition report:
The outer cardboard brick box shows moderate to heavy shelf wear, characterized by corner tears, surface abrasions, and the presence of old adhesive tape. The individual internal 50-round boxes remain intact but show light edge wear and minor surface staining. The cartridges exhibit typical oxidation on the lead bullets and light surface tarnishing on the brass cases. All rounds appear to be in functional, live condition.
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