Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1021:
Description
This lot consists of a verified count of 200 rounds of 5.56x45mm NATO caliber centerfire rifle ammunition. The cartridges feature brass casings and copper-jacketed projectiles, with several rounds clearly displaying the green-painted tips associated with M855/SS109 penetrator loads. The brass casings exhibit visible annealing marks at the neck and shoulder, a characteristic rainbow-colored discoloration resulting from military-specification heat-treating processes intended to enhance case durability for reliable extraction. The primers on numerous visible rounds are sealed with a red or purple lacquer, providing the moisture protection typical of military-contract manufacturing. This ammunition is presented loose-filled in a clear plastic storage container. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears to be in clean, serviceable condition. The brass casings retain a bright finish with typical military-spec annealing visible at the necks. No significant corrosion, heavy oxidation, or physical deformation is visible on the exposed rounds. The green tip paint remains largely intact on the M855 projectiles. Primers appear properly seated with intact lacquer seals.
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