Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1471:
Description
This lot features a group of four boxes of Federal Premium Vital-Shok centerfire rifle ammunition chambered in .338 Federal. The collection includes three 20-round boxes of product code P338FC, loaded with 185-grain Barnes Triple-Shock (TSX) all-copper bullets, and one 20-round box of product code P338FB, featuring 210-grain Nosler Partition bullets. The .338 Federal cartridge, developed as a joint venture between Federal Cartridge and Sako, is known for providing high energy and terminal performance in a short-action rifle platform. The packaging displays the Federal Premium logo with an elk silhouette against an orange and black background, emphasizing its design for medium to big game hunting. Key markings on the box include the cartridge designation, bullet weight, and loading codes, while the cartridge case heads are stamped F C .338 FEDERAL. The individual cartridges appear to be in original factory condition with brass cases and nickel-plated primers. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears to be in factory-original, live condition with clean brass cases and no visible corrosion or oxidation to the primers or projectiles. The cardboard boxes show moderate shelf wear, including edge fraying, corner crushing, and surface scuffing. There are remnants of adhesive price tags and labels on several of the front panels. The internal plastic spacers are intact and hold the cartridges securely.
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