Lot 131:
Hoppe’s 9 BoreSnake and J Dewey Gun Cleaning Tool Set in Red Metal Toolbox
Description
A comprehensive collection of firearm maintenance and cleaning tools presented in a red powder-coated steel cantilever toolbox featuring a top tray and two drawers. The set includes several Hoppe’s 9 brand BoreSnake bore cleaners in original retail packaging for various calibers, specifically: a .40, .41 caliber pistol cleaner; a .44, .45 caliber cleaner; a 7mm, .270, .284, .280 caliber rifle cleaner; and a BoreSnake Viper with a green and black case for .416-.460 caliber. Also present is a 12-gauge shotgun bore cleaner by Clean Gun LLC.
The toolbox contains specialized accessories including multiple cleaning rods with black polymer T-handles, brass and nylon bore brushes, cotton swabs, and pipe cleaners. One clear plastic storage tube bears a white adhesive label reading J DEWEY rods PRECISION SHOOTING ACCESSORIES DEWEYRODS.COM. The lower drawer holds two embroidered hook-and-loop backed patches depicting 1911-style semi-automatic pistols and a patch for Colorado Gun Fighter. Additional accessories include a Sticky Travel Mount in its original plastic bag and a red tool with white text including 501 S. MAIN and 303-659. The metal chest is constructed with two chrome-finished drawbolt latches on the top compartment and chrome drawer pulls.
Condition report:
The red metal toolbox shows visible surface wear throughout, including scattered scratches, paint loss, and small areas of surface oxidation on the exterior (photo 1). The interior of the top tray and drawers exhibit staining and residue consistent with regular use of gun oils and cleaning solvents (photo 2, 3). The chrome-finished latches and drawer pulls show minor pitting and light surface scratches (photo 2). Most BoreSnake cleaners remain in their original clear plastic clamshell packaging, which shows light shelf wear, yellowing to the card inserts, and adhesive price stickers (photo 6, 7, 9). The Sticky Travel Mount remains sealed in its original bag (photo 8).
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