Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 115:
Description
A group of five 25-round boxes of Winchester AA 12 gauge target load shotgun shells, comprising a total of 125 rounds. Four boxes are Winchester AA Super-Handicap Heavy Target Load, featuring 1 1/8 oz. of 7 1/2 shot with a 3 dram equivalent. One box is a Winchester AA Light Target Load, specified as 1 1/8 oz. of 7 1/2 shot with a 2 3/4 dram equivalent. All boxes are for 2 3/4 inch shells. The packaging consists of black folding cartons with red and white accents, featuring the Winchester name and logo alongside a graphic of a broken clay target. The boxes are marked MADE IN USA and include French translations for specific warnings. The shells themselves are constructed of dark gray plastic with brass-colored high-strength heads and bear the AA mark printed on the side along with the load specifications.
Condition report:
The collection shows visible wear consistent with handling and storage. The cardboard boxes exhibit edge wear, scuffing, and minor compression, particularly at the corners and along the opening flaps (photo 1). Some boxes show light surface marking and white scuffing on the black exterior finish. One box of Super-Handicap loads shows significant scuffing to the bottom edge of the front panel (photo 2). The visible brass-colored bases of the shells show minor surface oxidation and typical discoloration from age (photo 3). The plastic hulls appear intact without splits or major deformations.
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