Group consists of two sealed 1,400 rd wooden crates of 8mm Mauser(7.9S). Crates are dated 1953. One has the NATO stock number added on a blue background. Crate is labeled "SIVFISEK" & also has an encircled "MKE". Internet research indicates that this ammunition is brass cased w/ full metal jacket bullets & loaded on stripper clips & bandoliers, however, this was not confirmed due to the sealed nature of the crates. CONDITION: crates have the usual scuffing, scraping & handling wear. Ammunition not inspected due to the sealed nature of the crates. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23495-52/RW). AMMO. $800-1,200.
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