Gun Collectors Dream Auction #86 Collector Auction
Lot 565:
Description
This lot consists of 87 rounds of vintage .22 Long Rifle rimfire shot ammunition housed in two original cardboard boxes. The cartridges feature brass casings with star-crimped ends designed for pest control. Verbatim markings on the face of the boxes include .22 LONG RIFLE 50 R. F. CARTRIDGES LONG RANGE and Hi-Speed SHOT with the Remington Kleanbore logo and REMINGTON UMC designations. The bottom of the boxes provides manufacturing information for REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC. AMMUNITION BRIDGEPORT, CONN. FIREARMS ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U. S. A. The side panels are marked with the code R24H. The reverse of each box states THESE CARTRIDGES ARE POSITIVELY NON-CORROSIVE THE BORE OF A FIREARM WILL NOT RUST IF REMINGTON KLEANBORE CARTRIDGES ARE USED IN IT EXCLUSIVELY. Cartridge headstamps visible within the lot include the letter U, the letter P, and the word SUPER inside a diamond border, indicating a mix of Remington, Peters, and Western manufactured rounds consistent with the period of use.
Condition report:
The cardboard boxes show age-related shelf wear including frayed edges, minor surface soiling, and light scuffing, though they remain largely intact. The ammunition appears to be in live condition. The brass casings exhibit a natural aged patina with scattered surface oxidation and verdigris. The star-crimped tips remain closed on all visible rounds. One box includes a portion of original white cotton filler material.
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