Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1444:
Description
This lot features 100 rounds of Estate Cartridge Super Sport Competition Target Load 12-gauge shotgun shells. The ammunition is contained within four separate retail boxes, each with a 25-round capacity. The cream and red packaging displays the Estate Cartridge brand name and the ECI logo, along with technical specifications for the load. According to the printed box tops, these are 2 3/4-inch shells featuring a 1 oz. shot weight of 7 1/2 shot. Additional technical data indicates a 2-3/4 dram equivalent with a muzzle velocity of 1180 FPS, designated by product code SS12L1 7.5. The individual shells are constructed from ribbed red plastic with silver-tone metal heads. Each shell is stamped in black with a laurel wreath logo reading ESTATE CARTRIDGE and ECI. The packaging lists the manufacturer address as Estate Cartridge, Inc. in Willis, Texas.
Condition report:
The ammunition and packaging show signs of use and storage wear. All four boxes exhibit shelf wear, including scuffing, surface grime, and several crushed or softened corners (photo 2). One box shows a significant tear and structural compromise at the front-left corner (photo 2). The individual shells show surface handling marks and some dark surface grime consistent with age and storage (photo 3). The stamped logos on the plastic hulls vary in clarity but remain largely legible.
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