Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1046:
Description
This lot features two one-pound plastic canisters containing IMR 4831 smokeless powder, providing a total weight of 2 lbs of powder for reloading applications. Each cylindrical black container is fitted with a bright orange label featuring prominent white and black graphics. The label displays the IMR brand logo in a stylized box at the top, with the designation IMR 4831 contained within a white bullet-shaped graphic. Additional text identifies the contents as SMOKELESS POWDER and provides a bold safety warning stating DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE followed by BEFORE USING SEE PRECAUTIONS ON SIDES. Each canister is marked with a quantity of NET WT. 1 LB. (454 grams) at the base of the label. These canisters are sealed with red metal screw-on caps, maintaining the integrity of the contents. Note – As an antique or black powder firearm, this item does not require a background check.
Condition report:
The canisters are in good overall condition, showing typical signs of age and storage. The red metal caps appear securely tightened with some minor surface oxidation present. The black plastic shoulders of the left canister show light spotting and dust. The orange labels remain largely intact and vibrant, though the right canister features handwritten notations in black and red ink, including the numbers 0594. The internal contents have not been independently verified for chemical stability, but the canisters remain sealed.
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