Lot 157:
Collection of 137 Rounds of .308 Winchester 7.62x51mm FMJ Ammunition
Description
This lot consists of a collection of 137 rounds of .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO) centerfire rifle ammunition. The cartridges feature brass casings and copper-jacketed full metal jacket (FMJ) projectiles. A close examination of the headstamps on several cartridges reveals various markings, including an impressed circular symbol containing a cross, along with characters such as “F L”, “3 8”, “7 8”, “9 8”, and “8 L”. These markings are typical of military-contract ammunition, often associated with production by Fábrica Nacional de Munições de Armas Ligeiras (FNAL) in Portugal, though the specific loading date codes vary throughout the assortment. The primers are seated with visible circular crimps, characteristic of military production intended for semi-automatic and automatic firearms. The collection represents loose cartridges without original packaging.
Condition report:
The ammunition is in used, surplus condition. The brass casings exhibit varying degrees of age-related oxidation, with dark spotting and surface discoloration visible on nearly all rounds (photo 1). Several cartridges show green verdigris corrosion at the case necks and shoulders (photo 2). The copper jackets on the projectiles show minor oxidation and darkening consistent with long-term storage. The primers remain unspent; however, mechanical function and reliability have not been verified.
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