Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 1558:
Description
This lot consists of 100 rounds of .45 Colt centerfire ammunition loaded with 255-grain lead semi-wadcutter projectiles. The cartridges feature brass casings and silver-colored primers. The ammunition is housed in two boxes, one of which is a vintage CCI Blazer brand box and the other a generic white box labeled for 255-grain lead semi-wadcutters. Key markings include the headstamps on the brass casings, which are all marked verbatim R-P 45 COLT, indicating manufacture by Remington-Peters. The CCI Blazer box is marked 45 Colt 50 Centerfire Cartridges and Blazer, while the white generic box is marked New 45 Long Colt 255 Gr. Lead Semi-Wadcutter 50 Cartridges. The presence of brass-cased Remington-Peters cartridges in a CCI Blazer box, which typically contains aluminum-cased ammunition, suggests these rounds were rehoused or represent loaded components. This ammunition is suitable for revolvers or carbines chambered for the .45 Colt or .45 Long Colt cartridge.
Condition report:
The ammunition is in good condition overall. The brass casings show minor surface tarnish and shelf wear consistent with age. The lead projectiles exhibit a light layer of white oxidation typical for older lead bullets but remain structurally sound. Primers are unspent and show no signs of corrosion. Both cardboard boxes show significant shelf wear, including corner rounding, surface scuffs, and edge fraying. The CCI Blazer box retains a vintage price sticker of $13.95. The ammunition appears to be live.
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