Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1132:
Description
A collection of 45 rounds of Winchester Super X brand 12-gauge shotgun ammunition, comprising three individual cardboard boxes. The ammunition consists of 2 3/4 inch shells loaded with 1 oz. rifled slug hollow point projectiles. The packaging specifies a muzzle velocity of 1600 FPS and states the rounds are designed for use in smooth bore barrels. The boxes feature silver and red graphics with the Winchester rider logo and a deer motif. One box is specifically labeled for “DEER” loads, while the other two boxes bear “WIN PACK” logos.
The shells themselves are constructed with red ribbed plastic hulls and brass-colored metal bases. Markings on the hulls include “SUPER X”, “2 3/4 IN-1 OZ”, and “70mm” accompanied by directional arrows. The reverse of the boxes includes a ballistics table indicating a trajectory of 0.0 at 50 yards, -1.9 at 75 yards, -5.9 at 100 yards, and -12.1 at 125 yards. The packaging carries the “MADE IN USA” statement and the manufacturer’s website, WWW.WINCHESTER.COM.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears to be in good, unused condition with no visible oxidation to the metal bases or damage to the plastic hulls. The cardboard boxes show minor signs of handling and shelf wear, including small creases at the corners and light edge wear (Photos 1 and 2). One box shows a slight upward bulge on the top flap (Photo 1). The interior of the boxes and the shells themselves show no visible faults (Photo 3).
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