Lot 1318:
Winchester M855 5.56mm NATO Ammunition 100 Rounds 62 Grain FMJ Green Tip
Description
This lot consists of 100 rounds of centerfire rifle ammunition manufactured by Winchester. The lot is comprised of five original 20-round folding cardboard cartons. The ammunition is identified as 5.56mm M855, a military-specification load featuring a 62-grain full metal jacket (FMJ) projectile. These cartridges are characterized by their “green tip” painted noses, indicating the M855 penetrator design. The cartridges utilize brass casings with visible annealing marks at the neck and shoulder, consistent with military-style production. The primers are circular and held within the pocket. Visible headstamps on the brass casings are marked “W M A” and “1 5”, indicating production by Winchester Munitions Aubuisson (or Winchester Military Ammunition) in 2015. The white retail packaging features the Winchester name and rider logo, with labeling for “TARGET” use and includes bilingual safety warnings in English and French. The boxes specify the contents as “5.56mm M855 62 GRAIN FULL METAL JACKET” and are marked “MADE IN USA”.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears to be in original, functional condition. The brass casings show minor natural oxidation and typical manufacturing annealing discoloration at the case necks. Several primers exhibit surface tarnishing or reddish discoloration (photo 3). The cardboard packaging is generally well-preserved, though one box shows a small tear and minor crushing at a bottom corner (photo 1). No significant corrosion or mechanical defects are visible on the cartridges.
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