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Vintage Iraqi .303 British Military Surplus Ammunition – 392 Rounds – Original Packaging – Estate Collection
Price: $375
Offered from my late father’s estate is a collection of 392 rounds of vintage military-surplus rifle ammunition, believed to be Iraqi-manufactured .303 British, potentially dating to the 1950s.
Originally believed to be Soviet 7.62×54R, additional research into the distinctive headstamps and original packaging suggests these are Iraqi .303 British cartridges.
Quantity & Packaging
● 392 total rounds
● 8 full original cardboard boxes containing 48 rounds each (384 rounds)
● 1 partial original box containing 8 rounds
● 9 original cardboard boxes included
Ammunition Details
● Caliber: Believed to be .303 British (not independently verified)
● Manufacturer: Believed to be Iraqi military production
● Era: Possibly 1950s
● Original cardboard packaging with Arabic-style ink stamps
● Distinctive military headstamps featuring a triangular symbol
● Military-surplus ammunition with metal cartridge cases and copper-colored projectiles
Condition
Ammunition appears to be in generally good vintage condition, showing some age-related discoloration and normal storage wear. Original cardboard boxes show aging consistent with their age.
Ammunition has not been test-fired or professionally inspected. Due to its age and unknown storage history, it is offered primarily for historical or collector interest.
Estate Collection
This ammunition came from my late father’s personal collection of military firearms and ammunition.
Additional photographs of the cartridges, headstamps, original packaging, and measurements are available upon request.
Caliber and country of manufacture have not been professionally authenticated.
Local pickup or shipping where legally permitted. Buyer is responsible for complying with applicable laws and shipping requirements.
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