Gun Collectors Dream Auction #86 Collector Auction
Lot 376:
Description
This lot consists of 100 rounds of .30-06 Springfield caliber ammunition, specifically designated as Caliber .30 M2 Ball, presented in five vintage cardboard arsenal boxes. The collection includes two boxes from the St. Louis Ordnance Plant, one of which features a red stripe identifying it as Alternative steel-cased loads (Lot S. L. 7169 and Lot S. L. 9588), two boxes from the Twin Cities Arsenal (Lot TW-41285), and one box from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Lot LC 35591). The boxes contain a mixed assortment of cartridges, indicating they are not factory-original contents. Verbatim markings on the boxes include 20 CARTRIDGES BALL CALIBER .30 M2, ST. LOUIS ORDNANCE PLANT, TWIN CITIES ARSENAL, and LAKE CITY ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT. Visible headstamps on the brass and steel cases include military markings such as T W 4 2, L C 4 2, D E N 4 2, D E N 4 3, U 4 3, U 4 4, U 4 5, and F A 3 4, alongside commercial markings including norma 30-06, R-P 30-06 SPRG, and U M C 30-06. One visible cartridge is an M2 dummy round featuring a silver-colored bullet with three distinct cannelures.
Condition report:
The vintage cardboard boxes exhibit age-related wear, including staining, edge fraying, and minor tears. The cartridge cases show varying degrees of surface oxidation and a natural aged patina consistent with their age. The ammunition appears to be a mix of live rounds and at least one inert dummy round; however, the stability and reliability of the vintage primers and propellant have not been tested. The lot consists of mixed manufacturers and production dates as evidenced by the varied headstamps.
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