Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 181:
Description
This bulk lot consists of a factory-original 500-round brick of Winchester Wildcat 22 High Velocity .22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition. The lot includes the large outer cardboard sleeve which contains ten individual 50-round boxes. The cartridges feature 40-grain lead round-nose (LRN) projectiles seated in brass casings. Technical specifications on the packaging denote non-corrosive priming and high-velocity performance. The packaging carries the Winchester Horse and Rider logo along with the Olin Corporation logo, identified with the East Alton, IL 62024 address and product code WW22LR. Visible cartridge headstamps feature a stylized X inside a diamond with the word SUPER embossed horizontally. The individual boxes and outer sleeve are constructed of white cardboard with distinctive red and black typography and wildcat illustrations.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears to be in good, live condition with no significant corrosion visible on the brass casings or oxidation on the lead projectiles. The cardboard packaging shows minor shelf wear, including small tears at the corner flaps and light staining or discoloration consistent with age and storage. The outer sleeve remains intact and holds the ten internal boxes securely.
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