Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 217:
Description
This lot consists of 150 rounds of Federal American Eagle 5.56 x 45mm NATO centerfire rifle ammunition. These cartridges are 62-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) loads, specifically the M855 “green tip” penetrator variety as indicated by the green paint on the projectile tips. The ammunition is housed in its original bulk cardboard packaging which is marked American Eagle, 5.56 x 45mm NATO, 62 GRAIN FMJ, MUZ VEL 3020 FPS, and the product code XM855BK150. The side of the box features the lot number SMQ13J303S518. The cartridges are stored loose within the container and exhibit a dull patina with visible tarnish and spots of oxidation on the brass casings consistent with age and storage. The packaging shows significant wear including crushing, tearing, and reinforcement with clear adhesive tape.
Condition report:
The ammunition is in fair to good condition, with the brass casings showing a dull patina and scattered areas of tarnish and oxidation. The projectile tips retain most of their green identifier paint. The rounds appear to be live and functional. The original cardboard box is in poor condition, showing heavy crushing, structural tears, and significant clear tape repairs.
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