Lot 481:
Lot of Approximately 900 Rounds Remington Target .22 Long Rifle Ammunition
Description
This lot contains two large vintage boxes of Remington Target .22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition, comprising a verified total of approximately 900 rounds. Each larger outer box, or brick, is designed to hold ten individual 50-round cartons. The packaging features a distinctive mid-20th-century green and light blue color scheme with stylized white typography. The outer boxes are marked with the manufacturer’s code 6122 and specify the contents as standard velocity, 500 rim fire cartridges. The cartridges themselves are equipped with lead round-nose projectiles and brass casings, featuring a single uppercase U headstamp on the base. This headstamp is historically associated with the Union Metallic Cartridge Company, which was acquired by Remington. The packaging identifies the rounds as Kleanbore Priming, a significant development in non-corrosive primer technology introduced by Remington in the 1920s. Based on the label style and the lack of a ZIP code in the manufacturer’s address on similar period examples, these bricks likely date to the 1950s or early 1960s. Note – All firearms and ammunition require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The outer cardboard bricks and inner 50-round boxes show significant age-related wear consistent with long-term storage. Evidence includes scuffing, surface loss to the green pigment, edge fraying, and several small tears and creases. Some boxes show evidence of moisture staining and shelf wear. The cartridges appear to be in good physical condition with some light oxidation or tarnish to the lead bullets and brass cases; however, they have not been function-tested, and their reliability as live ammunition is not guaranteed.
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