Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 79:
Description
This lot consists of 200 rounds of .25 Automatic (6.35mm) caliber pistol ammunition distributed among four cardboard boxes. The assortment includes two boxes of PMC Precision Made Cartridges labeled as 50 gr FMJ, one box of Hornady’s Frontier Cartridges identified as model number 9000 with 50 gr FMJ projectiles, and one yellow box from the Union Metallic Cartridge Company marked as model L25AP containing 50 grain metal case rounds. The ammunition features 50-grain round-nose full metal jacket bullets with a combination of brass and nickel-plated casings. While the packaging represents these specific brands, the internal trays contain a variety of mixed rounds from multiple manufacturers. Key markings on the boxes include PMC Precision Made Cartridges, 50 Centerfire Pistol Cartridges, Hornady’s Frontier Cartridges With Hornady Bullets, and Union Metallic Cartridge Company UMC 25 Automatic (6.35mm) 50 Grain Metal Case L25AP. Verbatim headstamp markings on the cartridges include PMC 25 AUTO, FRONTIER 25 AUTO, P-R 25 AUTO, W-W 25 AUTO, R-P 25 AUTO, and F C 25 AUTO.
Condition report:
The ammunition is in generally good, live condition with intact and unspent primers. The casings exhibit varying degrees of surface tarnishing and light oxidation consistent with age and storage, but no significant corrosion is present. The original cardboard packaging and internal plastic or styrofoam trays show significant signs of wear from storage and handling, including scuffing, edge fraying, corner tears, and some surface staining.
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