Gun Collectors Dream Auction #86 Collector Auction
Lot 1579:
Description
A lot of 50 rounds of .22 Short rimfire ammunition manufactured by the Peters Cartridge Company, featuring copper-toned cases and lead bullets. The ammunition is loaded with King’s Semi-Smokeless powder, a characteristic highlighted on the vintage two-piece cardboard packaging. Verbatim markings on the box include PETERS, .22 SHORT, Semi-Smokeless, and REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. The side panel identifies the manufacturer as THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY, while the reverse side features a green label explaining the bullet lubricant and accuracy guarantees. The cartridges themselves are struck with a raised letter P headstamp on the rim. Per user-provided facts, this lot consists of 50 rounds of ammunition.
Condition report:
The two-piece cardboard box is in poor condition with heavy paper loss to the red top layer, significant staining, and frayed edges. The underlying green and red graphics are partially obscured by wear and adhesive residue. The individual cartridges show age-appropriate discoloration on the copper cases and visible grey oxidation, or lead bloom, on the projectile surfaces.
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