Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 1504:
Description
This lot consists of 156 loose .38 Special caliber centerfire revolver cartridges from various American manufacturers. The collection includes a combination of brass-cased and nickel-plated ammunition, primarily loaded with lead round nose and lead semi-wadcutter projectiles, along with a few jacketed soft point rounds. Key headstamps transcribed from the cartridge bases include WESTERN .38 SPECIAL, REM-UMC .38 S. & W. SPL, and R-P 38 SPL, indicating manufacture by the Western Cartridge Company, Remington-UMC, and Remington-Peters. The grouping provides a diverse representation of mid-20th-century American revolver ammunition typically utilized for law enforcement and civilian sporting applications.
Dimensions: 156
Condition report:
The ammunition is in mixed condition with visible signs of age. The cartridge cases show varying degrees of tarnishing and surface discoloration, while the lead projectiles frequently exhibit white lead oxidation and minor surface pitting. The primers appear intact and unspent, but the ammunition is sold as-is for components or display and has not been tested for performance or safety.
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