Gun Collectors Dream Auction #86 Collector Auction
Lot 509:
Description
This lot consists of a single vintage cardboard box containing 20 rounds of Winchester Super-Speed Power-Point 303 British ammunition. Each cartridge is loaded with a 180-grain soft point bullet, engineered for hunting applications requiring controlled expansion and accuracy. The box features the classic yellow background with a prominent red W logo. Markings on the front include WINCHESTER and SUPER-SPEED within a white and red POWER-POINT banner. The side panels are marked 303 BRITISH 20 CARTRIDGES 180 GR. SOFT POINT BULLET. Technical specifications on the reverse specify the use of non-corrosive primers and smokeless powder, listing a muzzle velocity of 2540 feet per second and muzzle energy of 2580 foot-pounds. The packaging identifies the product as coming from the Winchester-Western Division of the Olin Corporation, with locations in New Haven, Connecticut, and East Alton, Illinois. A product code, W303B1, is printed on the end flap.
Condition report:
The ammunition box is currently sealed in a clear plastic wrap, which has helped maintain its overall shape. The cardboard shows typical signs of age and storage, including shelf wear, rubbing along the edges, and minor corner dings. There is some light surface discoloration and spotting visible on the yellow paper finish. Because the box remains sealed, the individual cartridges have not been inspected for corrosion or tarnishing, though they appear to be original factory loads. The item is sold as a vintage collectible; the stability and performance of the primers and powder are not guaranteed.
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