Lot 217:
A Collection of 100 Rounds of "7.9mm" 8mm Ball Ammunition
Description
This lot comprises 100 rounds of rifle ammunition, identified as 7.9mm (8mm) ball cartridges. Each cartridge features a necked-down brass casing and a copper-jacketed spitzer-style bullet. The ammunition exhibits military-style construction with circular crimping marks visible around several primer pockets.
Visible headstamps on the brass casings show stamped characters arranged around the primer pocket. On the three rounds detailed in the photographs, one bears an impressed circular mark with the characters I, 3, 8, and O; the center round displays 9, 4, 2, and L; and the right round shows 3, 8, I, and O. These markings represent military production and lot information, though the specific arsenal names are not explicitly spelled out in the stampings. The brass cases show surface characteristics consistent with military surplus storage.
Condition report:
The ammunition shows visible signs of shelf wear and oxidation consistent with long-term storage (photo 1). The brass casings exhibit varying degrees of surface tarnish, discoloration, and minor pitting, particularly visible on the bodies of the cartridges shown in the detail view (photo 2). The copper jackets on the bullets appear largely intact, though some show minor surface oxidation. No visible ruptures, deep cracks, or significant deformities are apparent on the brass. The primers remain seated and appear unspent.
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