Gun Collectors Dream Auction #86 Collector Auction
Lot 598:
Description
This lot consists of 128 rounds of 9mm Luger and Parabellum ammunition of various origins. The collection includes one 25-round box from Interarms of Alexandria, Virginia, labeled 25 CARTRIDGES cal. 9 mm Parabellum (Luger) with non-corrosive primers. Also present is a vintage Spanish 25-round box marked 25 CARTUCHOS for 9 m/m PARA AMETRALLADORA SCHMEISSER Y PISTOLA PARABELLUM, which contains loose cartridges with historical headstamps including SB 52, DS 45, GK 1 45, and SB 51. The third container is a 50-round box for 115 grain full metal case 9mm Luger ammunition, containing a mix of cartridges with headstamps primarily featuring PMC 9MM LUGER and F C 9mm LUGER. All packaging includes standard warning labels to keep the items out of the reach of children. The lot represents a diverse assortment of ammunition suitable for collectors of vintage ordnance and packaging.
Condition report:
The cardboard packaging shows substantial shelf wear, including tearing, staining, corner crushing, and age-related discoloration. The ammunition cartridges exhibit varying degrees of surface tarnish and oxidation, with some rounds appearing cleaner than others. The vintage Spanish box is partially held together with adhesive tape. All cartridges appear to be in live condition, but their functionality and safety have not been tested.
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