Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 1438:
Description
This lot consists of a collection of centerfire rifle ammunition and once-fired brass totaling 83 pieces, comprised of 74 rounds and 9 empty casings. Based on provided data, the lot includes 30 rounds of .218 Bee and 45 rounds of .219 Zipper. The items are organized in two plastic storage cases, including a blue Berry’s brand box and a white plastic tray. The blue box contains cartridges with headstamps marked W-W SUPER 25-35 WIN, which are utilized as the parent case for forming the .219 Zipper caliber. These rounds feature a variety of projectiles including copper-jacketed pointed bullets and lead-tipped soft points. The white tray contains .218 Bee caliber items with headstamps clearly marked W-W SUPER 218 BEE and REM-UMC 218 BEE, indicating production by Winchester-Western and Remington-UMC. The collection shows age-related tarnishing and oxidation on the brass and lead surfaces. Key markings transcribed from the headstamps include W-W SUPER 218 BEE, REM-UMC 218 BEE, and W-W SUPER 25-35 WIN.
Condition report:
The ammunition and casings exhibit visible signs of age including moderate tarnishing and oxidation on the brass surfaces. The lead tips of the soft-point projectiles display white oxidation consistent with age. Several cartridges appear to be reloads based on variations in bullet type and primer finish. The plastic storage containers are functional with light surface wear and some adhesive residue present on the blue box. The ammunition is sold as-is and has not been function tested.
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