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  • Auction Catalog #72
  • Lot #3321
Lot #3320
Lot #3322

Lot 3321: Three Packages of Vintage Eley Bros. Large Bore Ammunition

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Lot 3321: Three Packages of Vintage Eley Bros. Large Bore Ammunition

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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Three Packages of Vintage Eley Bros. Large Bore Ammunition

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Catalog Page: 169
Class: Other
Description:

This lot consists of three packages of Large bore ammunition manufactured by Eley Bros in London, England. All three are wrapped in a thick paper, with two having white labels with black print. The two are 500 Express with hand written description of 500 Express, 3 inch length of case, 136 grains of powder and 340 grain bullet. The label is printed "10/SOLID METAL CARTRIDGES" at the top and "ELEY BROs. Ld., Manufacturers, London." at the bottom. The third package is 10 round Boxer ammunition for 577 bore Snider rifles and carbines, also marked Eley Bros, London.

Rating Definition:

All three are currently wrapped in plastic wrap and are very fine with some edge wear on the 500 Express packages and some cracking of the paper wrap. The labels are complete and legible.



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