Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 265:
Description
This lot consists of 50 rounds of Winchester Super-Target Xtra-Lite target load 12 gauge shotgun ammunition, contained in two original 25-round cardboard boxes. The white boxes feature red and grey typography identifying the contents as 12 gauge, 2 3/4-inch shells with a 2 3/4 dram equivalent, 1 ounce of #8 shot. The packaging is marked MADE IN USA and features the Winchester Horse and Rider trademark. The individual shotshells are constructed with ribbed red plastic hulls and silver-tone metal heads. Each hull is printed in black with a stylized W logo and the text XTRA-LITE-8. The silver-tone heads are stamped with 12 GA and WINCHESTER.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears in well-preserved condition with no visible oxidation to the metal heads or damage to the plastic hulls (photo 2). Both cardboard boxes show signs of shelf wear, including softening at the corners, minor creasing, and small tears at the tuck flaps and edges (photo 1). The boxes remain structurally intact.
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