Lot 1415:
Winchester Large Rifle Primers WLR Box of 100
Description
This lot consists of one vintage box of Winchester brand Large Rifle primers, designated by the manufacturer code WLR. The primers are intended for standard centerfire rifle loads. The set includes a black plastic tray containing a verified total of 100 individual brass-colored primers arranged in a ten-by-ten grid. The cardboard sleeve features the classic Winchester blue background with red and gold typography and the iconic horse and rider logo. Text on the packaging includes Winchester, Primers, and Large Rifle For Standard Rifle Loads, along with the product code WLR. Prominent safety warnings are printed in both English and French: DANGER: HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE! Keep out of reach of children. Read all warnings on package. and DANGER: HAUTEMENT EXPLOSIF. Gardez hors de la portée des enfants. Lisez tous les avertissements sur l’emballage. This box represents mid-to-late 20th-century Winchester reloading component packaging.
Condition report:
The cardboard box shows visible signs of age including edge wear, minor scuffing, and remains of a white adhesive price tag on the upper right face. The black plastic tray is intact and holds all 100 primers securely. The brass-colored primers exhibit surface oxidation and tarnish consistent with long-term storage. The primers appear to be live and unfired; however, their chemical stability and reliability have not been tested.
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