Lot 277:
150 Rounds of .308 Winchester Ammunition Full Metal Jacket 7.62mm NATO Markings
Description
This lot consists of 150 rounds of .308 Winchester centerfire rifle ammunition. The cartridges feature brass casings with visible heat-annealing marks around the necks and shoulders, a characteristic of military-specification manufacturing processes. The projectiles are copper-jacketed with pointed Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) tips. Close-up examination of the headstamps reveals impressed markings including the letter “F”, the numbers “38” and “78”, and a circular “cross-in-circle” symbol, which is the standard NATO interchangeability mark. These markings indicate the ammunition was produced to 7.62x51mm NATO specifications. The combination of the “F” and the NATO symbol suggests manufacture at a facility such as the Fabrica Militar de Fray Luis Beltran in Argentina. The ammunition is presented loose in a bulk assortment.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears in good overall condition. Visible oxidation and small dark spots are present on several brass casings (photo 1, 2). The primers show intact green sealant around the perimeter. The copper jackets on the projectiles remain bright with minor surface handling marks visible upon close inspection. No major corrosion, denting, or structural defects are observed in the supplied photographs.
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