Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1108:
Description
This lot features a bulk container of Remington Golden Bullet .22 Long Rifle (LR) rimfire ammunition, totaling 1400 rounds. The cartridges are high-velocity loads featuring 36-grain plated hollow point bullets. Technical specifications provided on the packaging indicate a muzzle velocity of 1280 feet per second (FPS) with 131 foot-pounds (ft-lb) of energy, dropping to 1010 FPS and 82 ft-lb at 100 yards. The trajectory shows a drop of -5.6 inches at 100 yards when sighted in at 50 yards. The ammunition is housed in a white plastic bucket with a green and multi-color label titled “22 GOLDEN BULLET BUCKET O’ BULLETS.” The reverse label includes detailed performance data and states the product is “PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA BY AMERICAN WORKERS” at the Remington manufacturing facility in Lonoke, Arkansas.
Condition report:
The bucket and label are in good overall condition. There is visible surface scuffing and minor dark residue on the upper portion of the reverse label (photo 2). The exterior of the white plastic bucket shows some light handling marks and shelf wear consistent with storage. The primary front label remains vibrant and fully legible (photo 1).
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