Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1180:
Description
This lot consists of three 20-round retail boxes of Winchester brand .223 Remington centerfire rifle ammunition, totaling 60 rounds. The collection includes one box of Winchester Hog Special featuring 64-grain Power-Point bullets designed specifically for wild boar hunting, as indicated by the “Wild Boar” graphic on the packaging. The Power-Point projectile is engineered with strategic notching and a contoured jacket to provide reliable expansion and deep penetration on tough game. The remaining two boxes are Winchester Super X Varmint & Predator loads containing 55-grain Jacketed Soft Point bullets. These rounds feature a thin-wall jacket and soft lead core designed for rapid explosive expansion on smaller game. All three boxes include detailed ballistics tables on the reverse, showing muzzle velocities of 3,020 fps for the 64-grain load and 3,240 fps for the 55-grain load. Cartridge headstamps are transcribed as “WINCHESTER 223 REM”. All ammunition is labeled as “MADE IN USA”. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears to be in overall good condition. The 55-grain Super X rounds feature bright, clean brass casings and intact lead-tipped projectiles. The 64-grain Hog Special rounds exhibit significant dark oxidation and tarnishing on the brass casings, though the projectiles appear unaffected. The cardboard retail boxes show light shelf wear, including softening at the corners, minor creasing, and light surface soiling consistent with age and storage. All rounds appear live; however, mechanical function and stability have not been tested.
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