Lot 1156:
100 Rounds of 7.62x51mm NATO Rifle Ammunition .308 Win
Description
This lot consists of a collection of 100 rounds of 7.62x51mm NATO rifle ammunition, commonly referred to as .308 Winchester. The cartridges feature brass casings and copper-jacketed projectiles. Visible annealing marks are present near the case necks, which is a standard characteristic of the manufacturing process for military-grade brass. The primers are intact and feature a greenish sealant around the perimeter. The bases of the cartridges bear impressed headstamps. Visible markings include the letters F and L, the numbers 38 and 78, and a small circular symbol containing a cross, which identifies the ammunition as NATO-standard production. These specific markings are consistent with ammunition produced by Fábrica Militar de Cartuchos San Francisco in Argentina, though the lot contains mixed headstamps. The projectiles are copper-jacketed with visible tips indicative of tracer functionality, as identified in comparable military-surplus 7.62x51mm loadings.
Condition report:
The ammunition is in stable, used condition. The brass casings exhibit scattered surface oxidation and dark spotting throughout the lot (photo 1). Minor cosmetic wear, including light scuffs and handling marks, is visible on the casings and projectiles. The green primer sealant is largely intact on the visible rounds (photo 2). There are no visible signs of significant corrosion or mechanical deformation on the cartridges shown.
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