Lot 1411:
A Lot of 200 Rounds of M855 5.56 NATO Ammunition 62 Grain Penetrator
Description
This lot consists of a verified total of 200 rounds of loose 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition featuring M855-specification projectiles. The cartridges are constructed with brass cases and 62-grain full metal jacket bullets equipped with distinctive green-painted tips, identifying them as steel penetrator core rounds. Examination of the visible headstamps reveals manufacture by the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant and the Western Cartridge Company. Specific markings include L C 1 3 with the NATO cross symbol, indicating 2013 production at Lake City, and W C C 1 1 with the NATO cross, signifying 2011 production at Winchester’s Western Cartridge Company facility. These rounds were designed for use in various 5.56mm platforms requiring the standard NATO penetrator load. The ammunition is presented loose in a plastic storage container.
Condition report:
The ammunition exhibits varying degrees of surface oxidation, tarnish, and discoloration consistent with bulk storage and exposure to air. Several brass casings show darkening and minor tarnish spots, while the copper-jacketed projectiles show typical surface dullness. The green tip paint remains largely intact on most visible rounds, though some minor flaking is present. The primers appear seated correctly with no visible signs of leaking or excessive corrosion that would indicate dead primers, though the ammunition has not been function-tested.
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