Lot 1291:
Lake City 5.56x45mm NATO 62 Grain FMJ Ammunition 200 Rounds
Description
This lot consists of a verified total of 200 rounds of 5.56x45mm NATO centerfire rifle ammunition. The cartridges feature brass casings with visible annealing marks at the shoulder and neck, consistent with military-specification manufacturing processes. The projectiles are copper-jacketed lead Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullets. Detailed inspection of visible headstamps reveals markings including the letters L and C alongside numbers such as 14 and a circled cross symbol, identifying production by the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in 2014. Some primers exhibit red sealant around the edges, typical for moisture protection in military-grade loads. The ammunition is stored loose in a clear plastic container without original retail packaging. These 62-grain rounds are characteristic of M855 type ammunition, though they lack the distinctive green tip often associated with that loading.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears to be in good, clean condition. The brass casings show minor surface scuffs and light handling marks consistent with loose storage but remain free of significant corrosion, heavy oxidation, or physical damage. The projectiles appear securely seated with no visible evidence of bullet setback or jacket deformation. The primers are properly seated and show no signs of leakage or deterioration. The lot appears to be live, though mechanical function has not been independently verified.
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