Lot 487:
100 Rounds of .308 Win Ammunition with 78 38 F NATO Headstamps
Description
This lot consists of a verified quantity of 100 rounds of centerfire rifle ammunition. The cartridges feature brass casings and pointed copper-jacketed full metal jacket (FMJ) bullets. Visible heat-treatment discoloration is present near the necks of the casings, a characteristic often associated with military-specification annealing processes. A detailed inspection of the case heads reveals a stamped circular NATO designator containing a cross at the 9 o’clock position. Additional stamped characters include the number 78 at the 12 o’clock position, the letter F at the 3 o’clock position, and the number 38 at the 6 o’clock position. The circular primers are seated centrally and show no signs of indentation or firing. The cartridges are presented in a loose, bulk-packaged configuration.
Condition report:
The ammunition appears in good condition based on the provided photographs. Minor surface oxidation and superficial scuffing are visible on the brass casings and copper bullet jackets (photo 1). The heat-treatment discoloration at the case necks is a manufacturing feature and not a defect. No significant corrosion, deep pitting, or structural damage to the casings or primers is observable in the images.
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