Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 139:
Description
This lot comprises a collection of 160 rounds of CCI .22 Long Rifle rimfire shotshell ammunition specifically designed for pest control. The ammunition is distributed across eight individual boxes, including six vintage-style plastic slide-top containers and two contemporary black cardboard boxes. The cartridges feature bright silver-colored metal cases and signature translucent blue plastic capsules containing a 31-grain payload of #12 lead shot. Technical specifications printed on the packaging indicate a muzzle velocity of 1000 FPS. Significant markings transcribed from the packaging include CCI, 22 Long Rifle Shotshell, Item No. 00039, and Mini-Mag. Several boxes retain original retail price stickers from Coast to Coast Total Hardware and Big 5 Sporting Goods. One plastic container is shown with the internal tray exposed, revealing the organized layout of the individual rounds. This ammunition is intended for short-range use against small pests and is compatible with firearms chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears to be in very good overall condition and is assumed to be live. The metal cases remain bright and free of visible corrosion or oxidation, and the blue plastic capsules are intact without cracks. The packaging shows signs of age and shelf wear consistent with long-term storage, including scuffing on the plastic lids and minor corner dings on the cardboard boxes. One plastic box is missing its primary identification label, though its contents match the surrounding lot. The labels on several boxes show typical yellowing and adhesive residue from vintage price stickers.
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