Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 580:
Description
This lot contains 150 rounds of 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition, specifically the M855 variant. These cartridges feature a 62-grain full metal jacket projectile with a lead and steel penetrator core, identified by the distinctive green paint at the tip. The ammunition is organized on metal stripper clips, with each clip designed to hold ten rounds. The brass casings feature factory annealing marks around the neck and shoulder area, which is standard for ammunition produced to military specifications. The rounds are contained within plain brown cardboard storage boxes. No specific manufacturer markings or headstamps are identifiable from the provided images, but the lot is consistent with M855 ammunition produced for standard military or commercial usage.
Condition report:
The ammunition is in good condition overall. The brass casings show signs of shelf wear, including surface tarnishing and minor oxidation. Some of the green-painted tips exhibit slight chipping and wear. The projectiles appear to be properly seated and the primers show no signs of strikes or damage. The metal stripper clips maintain a functional appearance with a standard gray finish. The cardboard boxes show typical minor wear such as edge fraying and light surface staining.
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