Gun Collectors Dream Auction #86 Collector Auction
Lot 1105:
Description
This lot comprises a collection of rifle ammunition totaling 93 pieces, including 63 live rounds and 30 empty brass casings, accompanied by a leather belt pouch. The ammunition is primarily .257 Roberts caliber with some mixed .243 Winchester rounds included. The grouping features four vintage cardboard boxes: a Winchester Silvertip Super Speed .257 Roberts box, a Peters High Velocity .257 Roberts box, a Western Super-X .257 Roberts box, and a Remington Kleanbore .257 Roberts Express box. The brown leather pouch is configured with a snap closure and contains a plastic internal divider. Verbatim headstamp markings include PETERS 257 ROBT, R-P 257 ROBT, REM-UMC 257 ROBT, W-W SUPER 257 ROBT, SUPER SPEED 257 ROBERTS, HORNADY 243 WIN, R-P 243 WIN, and WINCHESTER 243 WIN. The collection exhibits characteristic signs of age and provides a variety of vintage manufacturer loadings.
Condition report:
The ammunition shows varying degrees of age-related oxidation and tarnish to the brass cases and copper jackets. Per the provided data, the lot consists of 63 live rounds and 30 empty brass casings. The cardboard boxes show shelf wear consistent with age, including fraying at the corners, minor staining, and some edge wear. The brown leather pouch remains supple with some surface scuffs and light oxidation present on the metal snap fastener.
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