Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th

125 Rounds Rio Top Target 28 Gauge Shotgun Ammunition 2 3/4 Inch #7.5 Shot

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $70 - $100

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Description

This lot consists of 125 rounds of Rio brand Top Target 28 gauge shotgun ammunition, organized into five individual 25-round retail boxes. These target cartridges feature a 2 3/4 inch hull length and are loaded with 3/4 ounce of #7.5 lead shot. The manufacturer’s specifications indicate a muzzle velocity of 1300 FPS (feet per second) with a MAX DRAM equivalent powder charge. The red and yellow cardboard packaging is marked with the Rio logo, “Top Target 28 ga,” “C28,” and “25 TARGET Cartridges.” The side panels provide the technical load data including “2 3/4 IN,” “MAX DRAM,” “1300 FPS,” “3/4 OZ,” and “7.5 SHOT.” Individual cartridges are constructed with red plastic hulls and brass-colored metal heads. Black ink stamps on the hulls read “7.5,” “28/70-2 3/4,” “1300 fps.,” “21-3/4 oz.,” and “TOP TARGET.” A printed label on the side of the box includes a QR code, the product code “RC2875,” and a barcode beginning with the digits 8 435101.


Condition report:

The ammunition and original retail packaging show minor signs of shelf wear and handling. Light scuffing and small tears are visible at the corner tabs of the cardboard boxes (photo 1). The printed labels on the boxes show minor surface abrasions (photo 2). The individual cartridges appear clean with no significant oxidation visible on the metal heads or damage to the plastic hulls (photo 3).