Lot 62:
A Case of 10 1 Lb Containers of Hodgdon H870 Smokeless Rifle Powder
Sold for: $170
Description
This lot consists of a vintage cardboard shipping case containing ten 1 lb containers of Hodgdon H870 smokeless rifle powder, as specified by user-provided information. The exterior of the box features the Hodgdon Powder Co. logo, depicting an H inside a stylized bomb, and is clearly marked SMOKELESS POWDER FOR SMALL ARMS. Below this, the batch or lot number BA1873 is printed. A prominent rectangular border on the front panel contains the designation DOT-12-B-30, indicating that the packaging complies with Department of Transportation specifications for the period. One side panel is stamped with the powder type H870 and displays a red and black diamond-shaped FLAMMABLE SOLID hazardous material warning label. The reverse side of the case retains original shipping labels from the Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc., located at 7710 W. 63rd Street in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, addressed to California Gun Specialties in Lindsay, California. The case is constructed of heavy-duty corrugated cardboard and remains secured with large metal staples.
Condition report:
The external shipping case shows characteristic age-related wear, including surface staining, moderate creasing, and minor tearing at the corners and edges. All printed text and manufacturer logos remain clear and legible. The metal staples show some surface oxidation consistent with age. Per user-provided data, the internal containers are new and unopened; however, the interior contents have not been individually inspected for seal integrity or environmental degradation.
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