Lot 1507:
Verified Lot of 95 Rounds Mixed 20 Gauge Shotgun Ammunition Including Sears 3 Inch Magnum Paper Shells
Description
This comprehensive lot of vintage shotgun ammunition features a verified total of 95 rounds of 20-gauge shells from diverse manufacturers. The collection is highlighted by a box of Sears, Roebuck and Co. 3 inch Magnum shotgun shells containing 25 rounds with orange paper hulls; the box is marked DEC 1968 and specifies a 3 1/4 dram equivalent load with 1 1/4 oz. of number 4 shot. Also included is a Federal Hi-Power Duck & Pheasant box containing 20 rounds with orange ribbed plastic hulls, specified as a 2 3/4 dram equivalent load with 1 oz. of number 6 shot. A Winchester Dove & Quail box holds 25 rounds featuring yellow plastic hulls with a 2 1/2 dram equivalent and 7/8 oz. of number 8 shot. Completing the lot is a box of Estate High Velocity Magnum Steel High Performance Waterfowl Loads containing 25 rounds of 3 inch shells with yellow plastic hulls, loaded with 1 oz. of number 3 steel shot. Verbatim markings include Federal Hi-Power F204, Winchester Dove & Quail Load WW20D, and Estate HVST20MM 3. These vintage rounds represent several eras of twentieth-century shotshell development, including desirable paper-hulled magnums.
Condition report:
The ammunition is in mixed condition consistent with age. The Sears, Federal, and Winchester boxes show heavy shelf wear, including staining, edge tears, and tape residue; the Sears box specifically shows significant yellowing. The Estate box is in better condition with only minor corner wear. The paper-hulled Sears rounds show some darkening and surface scuffing but appear intact. The plastic-hulled rounds from Federal, Winchester, and Estate appear well-preserved with bright colors and minimal oxidation on the brass heads. This ammunition is sold as a collectible; mechanical function and safety have not been verified.
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