Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1036:
Description
This lot consists of 200 rounds of Winchester Varmint HE (High Energy) Elite series rimfire ammunition. The ammunition is chambered in .17 Win Super Mag (.17 WSM) and features 25 grain polymer-tipped projectiles designed for varmint and coyote hunting. The cartridges are constructed with bottlenecked brass rimfire casings, and the grey polymer tips are designed to enhance ballistic performance and rapid expansion upon impact. According to the factory packaging, this load achieves a muzzle velocity of 2600 FPS. The collection is housed in four original 50-round black folding cartons with red and orange accents, featuring the Winchester horse and rider logo and the Elite series branding. The boxes are marked MADE IN USA and include technical specifications, caliber identification, and safety warnings in both English and French. One box contains a white polystyrene tray which holds the individual cartridges in a 50-round grid.
Condition report:
The ammunition and packaging are in good overall condition. The cardboard boxes show minor signs of shelf wear, including light creasing and blunting at the corners (photo 1, 2). One box has clear adhesive tape applied across the top flap (photo 1). The brass casings and polymer tips appear clean and free of significant oxidation or damage in the visible examples (photo 3). The polystyrene tray is intact with no significant crushing or losses visible.
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