Lot 232:
A Lot of 224 Rounds of Winchester .22 Caliber Rimfire Ammunition in Five Boxes
Sold for: $150
Description
This collection comprises 224 rounds of Winchester .22 caliber rimfire ammunition contained within five original cardboard boxes. The lot represents various specialized loadings including one yellow box of Winchester Super Speed .22 Long Rifle Shot marked K 2231 R with a caution label for high velocity and pressure; one blue box of Winchester .22 Short Kopper Klad Bullet Staynless; one yellow and blue box of Winchester Leader Staynless .22 Long Rifle Lead Lubricated marked K 2388 R; one red, white, and blue box of Winchester Improved L.V. EZXS .22 Long Rifle Match Cartridges; and one blue and red box of Winchester Precision 200 .22 Long Rifle target cartridges marked K 2238 R. The cartridges feature primarily lead round-nose projectiles and brass or copper-washed cases, with visible headstamps including the Winchester H and U markings. Verbatim markings on the packaging include Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven, Conn. U.S.A., Made in U.S.A., and Staynless. The Match cartridge box specifically notes a muzzle velocity of 1100 feet per second.
Condition report:
The cardboard boxes show moderate shelf wear consistent with age, featuring edge fraying, corner compression, light surface staining, and creasing. One box flap shows a small tear near the thumb notch. The ammunition shows varying degrees of oxidation and lead bloom on the bullets, and the brass cases exhibit a natural darkened patina with some localized surface corrosion. The cartridges appear to be live and intact.
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