Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 167:
Description
This lot consists of three 1 lb. (454 grams) canisters of IMR brand smokeless powder designed for rifle ammunition reloading. Each canister is a black plastic bottle with a red metal screw-top lid. The first canister features a blue label for IMR 7828 SSC (Super Short Cut), an ultra-slow burning magnum rifle powder. The label includes a notation stating it is a “Short cut for consistent charges.” The second canister has a light blue label for IMR 4064, a versatile medium-burn rate propellant frequently used in cartridges such as .30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester. The third canister has a maroon label for IMR 4198, a fast-burning rifle powder suitable for small capacity cartridges and magnum handgun loads. All three canisters are clearly marked as “SMOKELESS POWDER” and carry “DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE” warnings. Net weight for each individual bottle is 1 lb. (454 grams) for a verified total of 3 lbs of powder. Labels show some minor scuffing and shelf wear. Note – This lot contains ammunition components and does not require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
Canisters are in good physical condition with original factory labels. The plastic bottles are intact, and the red metal lids show minor surface wear. Labels exhibit some light scratching and scuffing from storage, but all text, brand markings, and danger warnings remain clearly legible. Integrity of the inner seals has not been verified. Powder is sold as is; storage history and current chemical stability are unknown.
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