October 12 - 16 Firearms Auctions

Auction Details

Auction Sale.

Ammunition, Primers, Primed Brass, Non Factory Reloads & Military Ammo Sale. It is a Timed Auction with a soft close starting at 5:00 pm edt Tue Oct 12th.

Accessories, Reloading Equipment & Components, Dummies, Receivers, Parts Firearms, Magazines, Gun Parts & scopes. It is a Timed Auction with a soft close starting at 5:00 pm edt Wed Oct 13th.

Militaria & Edged Weapons Sale. It is a Timed Auction with a soft close starting at 5:00 pm edt Thurs Oct 14th.

Live/Online Friday Oct 15th Utility Rifle & Shotgun Firearms Auction. It is in pre-bid Fri Oct 01st and goes live at 12:00 pm edt Fri Oct 15th. A Large selection of all Utility Rifles and Shotguns.

Live/Online Friday Oct 15th Prohibited, Restricted Firearms Auction. It is in pre-bid Fri Oct 01st and goes live at 3:00 pm edt Fri Oct 15th. A Large Prohibited, Restricted Firearms.

Live/Online Saturday Oct 16th Firearms Auction. It is in pre-bid Fri Oct 01st and goes live at 9:00 am edt Sat Oct 16th. A Large selection of Non Restricted, Antiques & Deactivated Firearms.

Online only Charity Raffle Ticket Sale. This will close Saturday Oct 16th at 2:00 pm edt. The draw for the raffle will take place live at the Oct 16th Auction, around 2:00.

Please note Ammunition will have to be shipped separately from Firearms.

All Won items can be picked up or shipped together.

Please see Lot 0A for Pick up Instructions, Lot 0B for Shipping Instructions.

Please review new shipping restrictions for Ammunition, Percussion cap and Primers (Lots 10000-13999). Be sure to click on the link provided to ensure we can ship to your registered address.

If not bidding on ammunition or firearms. Please enter 00000000 in the firearms field. This will let you bypass the firearms number request.

We have given a Condition Rating for firearms. This is strictly on appearance. No firearms are test fired by us. 1 being very poor condition, 10 being "like new", There is also a category for NEW. The other numbers fall in the ranges between.
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KYNOCH NO4 BRASS CASE14033 - KYNOCH NO4 BRASS CASE
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
KYNOCH NO4 BRASS CASE , BRASS WITH SPENT PRIMER, MARKED BIRMINGHAM, APPROX. 4" DIA
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to Gwbull for (37.50 + 5.63BP) = 43.13
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14034 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 4 LBS, INCLUDING: 9MM, .55, .54, .40 SMITH & WESSON
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to rtharp for (10.00 + 1.50BP) = 11.50
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14035 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 8.4 LBS, INCLUDING 7.62N HEAD STAMPS MARKED IVI 80
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to GGBrass for (15.00 + 2.25BP) = 17.25
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14036 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 10 LBS, INCLUDING .224 AND 7.62X51
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to GGBrass for (17.50 + 2.63BP) = 20.13
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14037 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 11.2 LBS, INCLUDING .38 SPECIAL AND .32 SMITH & WESSON LONG
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to rtharp for (17.50 + 2.63BP) = 20.13
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14038 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 10.4 LBS, INCLUDING .38 SPECIAL AND .40 SMITH & WESSON
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to GGBrass for (20.00 + 3.00BP) = 23.00
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14039 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 10 LBS, INCLUDING .38 SPECIAL, .308 WIN, .45 AUTO
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to davidIAC for (15.00 + 2.25BP) = 17.25
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14040 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 9.4 LBS, INCLUDING .357 MAG AND .45 ACP
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to Estone for (30.00 + 4.50BP) = 34.50
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14041 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 7.2 LBS, INCLUDING .38 SPECIAL
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to GGBrass for (12.50 + 1.88BP) = 14.38
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14042 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 4.1 LBS, SOME NEW, INCLUDING: .458 WIN MAG, 9.3X57, 7.92X57 MAUSER
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to r0k0r0 for (30.00 + 4.50BP) = 34.50
 
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.45 BASIC NEW BRASS CASES, 2 1/2"14043 - .45 BASIC NEW BRASS CASES, 2 1/2"
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
.45 BASIC NEW BRASS CASES, 2 1/2" , APPROX. 2.1 LBS, SOME NON-PIERCED
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to james26 for (80.00 + 12.00BP) = 92.00
 
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ASSORTED BRASS AND NICKEL CASE LOT14044 - ASSORTED BRASS AND NICKEL CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS AND NICKEL CASE LOT , APPROX. 7 LBS, INCLUDING .357 MAG AND 30-30 WIN
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to rtharp for (22.50 + 3.38BP) = 25.88
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14045 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 6 LBS, INCLUDING: .45 COLT, .38 SPECIAL, .308 WIN, NEW .243 CASES
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to dinnger for (40.00 + 6.00BP) = 46.00
 
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NORMA 30-06 BRASS CASES14046 - NORMA 30-06 BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
NORMA 30-06 BRASS CASES , 59 BRASS CASE, IN BOXES
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to alexUUF for (22.50 + 3.38BP) = 25.88
 
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PPU .303 SAV NEW BRASS CASES14047 - PPU .303 SAV NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
PPU .303 SAV NEW BRASS CASES , 90 BRASS CASES, LOT INCLUDES 1 SEALED PACKAGE
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to larryM44 for (85.00 + 12.75BP) = 97.75
 
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WINCHESTER .300 SAV NEW BRASS CASES14048 - WINCHESTER .300 SAV NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
WINCHESTER .300 SAV NEW BRASS CASES , 91 BRASS CASES, LOT INCLUDES 1 SEALED PACKAGE
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to boxer123 for (65.00 + 9.75BP) = 74.75
 
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STARLINE .40 SMITH & WESSON NEW BRASS CASES14049 - STARLINE .40 SMITH & WESSON NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
STARLINE .40 SMITH & WESSON NEW BRASS CASES , APPROX. 4.6 LBS
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to TokarevW for (27.50 + 4.13BP) = 31.63
 
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HORNADY .308 WIN NEW BRASS CASES14050 - HORNADY .308 WIN NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
HORNADY .308 WIN NEW BRASS CASES , 50 BRASS CASES, IN UNOPENED BOX
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to fastbird for (65.00 + 9.75BP) = 74.75
 
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STARLINE .44 MAG NEW BRASS CASES14051 - STARLINE .44 MAG NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
STARLINE .44 MAG NEW BRASS CASES , APPROX. 6.4 LBS
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to boxer123 for (65.00 + 9.75BP) = 74.75
 
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ASSORTED NEW BRASS CASES14052 - ASSORTED NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED NEW BRASS CASES , APPROX. 1.8 LBS, MOSTLY NEW, INCLUDING .38 SPECIAL AND .357 MAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to WOOF for (42.50 + 6.38BP) = 48.88
 
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ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT14053 - ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS CASE LOT , APPROX. 4 LBS, SOME NEW, INCLUDING .45 COLT AND .45 AUTO
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to JeanFred for (17.50 + 2.63BP) = 20.13
 
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ASSORTED BRASS/NICKEL CASE LOT14054 - ASSORTED BRASS/NICKEL CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED BRASS/NICKEL CASE LOT , APPROX. 6.2 LBS, SOME NEW. LOT INCLUDING: .44 MAG, .35 SIG, .45 ACP, 30-30
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to GGBrass for (10.00 + 1.50BP) = 11.50
 
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ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES14055 - ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES , LOT INCLUDES: .303 BRIT, .22-250REM, .223 REM, .30-06, 30-30, .300 SAV, 45-70 GOVT, .444 MARLIN, .32 SPL, .308 WIN, 6.5X
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to Sheslikehe.. for (75.00 + 11.25BP) = 86.25
 
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ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES14056 - ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES , LOT INCLUDES: .303 BRIT, 30-30, .25-35, 40-82, 25-20 WIN, .405 WIN, .32 WIN SPL, 33 WIN, .45-70 GOVT, .444 MARLIN, .45-9
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to BidderNS for (80.00 + 12.00BP) = 92.00
 
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ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES14057 - ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES , LOT INCLUDES: .303 BRIT, .223 REM, .30CAL, 25-20 WIN, 44-40 WIN, 45-70 GOVT, 50-70 GOVT, 38-40 WIN, 38-56, .348 WIN, .444
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to boxer123 for (70.00 + 10.50BP) = 80.50
 
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ASSORTED PISTOL BRASS CASES14058 - ASSORTED PISTOL BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED PISTOL BRASS CASES , LOT INCLUDES: .380 AUTO, .38 S&W, 32 S&W, .38 SPL / +P, .30 LUGER, 9MM LUGER, .45 COLT, .455 COLT, .45 ACP, ....
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to GGBrass for (22.50 + 3.38BP) = 25.88
 
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ASSORTED .45 ACP BRASS CASES14059 - ASSORTED .45 ACP BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED .45 ACP BRASS CASES , APPROX. 3.4 LBS, NEW.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to WOOF for (35.00 + 5.25BP) = 40.25
 
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ASSORTED .45 AUTO BRASS CASES, IN METAL AMMO TIN14060 - ASSORTED .45 AUTO BRASS CASES, IN METAL AMMO TIN
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED .45 AUTO BRASS CASES, IN METAL AMMO TIN , APPROX. 21 LBS, INCLUDES AMMO TIN WEIGHT (APPROX. 5.5 LBS).
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to skyrooster for (47.50 + 7.13BP) = 54.63
 
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ASSORTED .45 AUTO BRASS CASES, IN METAL AMMO TIN14061 - ASSORTED .45 AUTO BRASS CASES, IN METAL AMMO TIN
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED .45 AUTO BRASS CASES, IN METAL AMMO TIN , APPROX. 21 LBS, INCLUDES AMMO TIN WEIGHT (APPROX. 5.5 LBS).
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to TokarevW for (40.00 + 6.00BP) = 46.00
 
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ASSORTED .45 AUTO BRASS CASES, IN METAL AMMO TIN14062 - ASSORTED .45 AUTO BRASS CASES, IN METAL AMMO TIN
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED .45 AUTO BRASS CASES, IN METAL AMMO TIN , APPROX. 21 LBS, INCLUDES AMMO TIN WEIGHT (APPROX. 5.5 LBS)
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to skyrooster for (47.50 + 7.13BP) = 54.63
 
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ASSORTED RIFLE & PISTOL BRASS WITH AMMO CONTAINERS & TRIGGER LOCKS.14063 - ASSORTED RIFLE & PISTOL BRASS WITH AMMO CONTAINERS & TRIGGER LOCKS.
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED RIFLE & PISTOL BRASS WITH AMMO CONTAINERS & TRIGGER LOCKS. , LOT INCLUDES: .45-70 GOVT, .30-30, .30-06 SPRING, .358 WIN, .303 BR, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to RidgeRunne.. for (40.00 + 6.00BP) = 46.00
 
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.223 REM / 5.56 RIFLE BRASS14064 - .223 REM / 5.56 RIFLE BRASS
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
.223 REM / 5.56 RIFLE BRASS , APPROX. 19.8 LBS LOT.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to SatchMacav.. for (160.00 + 24.00BP) = 184.00
 
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.223 REM / 5.56 / .22-250 REM RIFLE BRASS CASES14065 - .223 REM / 5.56 / .22-250 REM RIFLE BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
.223 REM / 5.56 / .22-250 REM RIFLE BRASS CASES , APPROX. 17.8 LBS LOT.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to GGBrass for (27.50 + 4.13BP) = 31.63
 
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ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES14066 - ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED RIFLE BRASS CASES , LOT INCLUDES: .308 WIN, .270 MAGNUM, .270 WIN, .270 WSM, .300 MAGNUM, .300 SAV, .243 WIN, 8MM MAUSER, .30-06, 7.62, 7.5M
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to SatchMacav.. for (45.00 + 6.75BP) = 51.75
 
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ASSORTED PISTOL & RIFLE BRASS CASES14067 - ASSORTED PISTOL & RIFLE BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED PISTOL & RIFLE BRASS CASES , LOT INCLUDES: 9MM LUGER, .45 AUTO, 44 MAG, .32 AUTO, 40 S&W, .38 S&W, .38 SPL, .30 CAL, 7.62, .22,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to GGBrass for (20.00 + 3.00BP) = 23.00
 
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ASSORTED RIFLE & PISTOL BRASS14068 - ASSORTED RIFLE & PISTOL BRASS
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED RIFLE & PISTOL BRASS , LOT INCLUDES: .357 REM MAX, .223 REM, .38 S&W, 22 HORNET. APPROX. 8.6 LBS.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to randh for (20.00 + 3.00BP) = 23.00
 
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ASSORTED RIFLE & PISTOL BRASS CASES14069 - ASSORTED RIFLE & PISTOL BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED RIFLE & PISTOL BRASS CASES , LOT INCLUDES: .303 BR, .38 SPL. APPROX. 6.8 LBS
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to Skyler200 for (12.50 + 1.88BP) = 14.38
 
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NEW 30-06 SPRINGFIELD BRASS CASES14070 - NEW 30-06 SPRINGFIELD BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
NEW 30-06 SPRINGFIELD BRASS CASES , MFG'D BY WINCHESTER. APPROX. 4.2 LBS.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to Estone for (110.00 + 16.50BP) = 126.50
 
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ASSORTED NEW BRASS CASES14071 - ASSORTED NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED NEW BRASS CASES , INCLUDES .303 BR, .38 SPL, MFG'D BY WINCHESTER, APPROX. 2.2 LBS.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to JeanFred for (35.00 + 5.25BP) = 40.25
 
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HORNADY .270 WIN NEW BRASS CASES14072 - HORNADY .270 WIN NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
HORNADY .270 WIN NEW BRASS CASES , SEALED BOX. APPROX. 1.4 LBS.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to fastbird for (42.50 + 6.38BP) = 48.88
 
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HORNADY .30-30 WIN NEW BRASS CASES14073 - HORNADY .30-30 WIN NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
HORNADY .30-30 WIN NEW BRASS CASES , SEALED BOX. APPROX. 1 LBS.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to sharkness for (37.50 + 5.63BP) = 43.13
 
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HORNADY .223 REM NEW BRASS CASES14074 - HORNADY .223 REM NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
HORNADY .223 REM NEW BRASS CASES , SEALED BOX.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to jusgotahavit for (27.50 + 4.13BP) = 31.63
 
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HORNADY .30-06 SPRINGFIELD NEW BRASS CASES14075 - HORNADY .30-06 SPRINGFIELD NEW BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
HORNADY .30-06 SPRINGFIELD NEW BRASS CASES , SEALED BOX. APPROX. 1.4LBS.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to fastbird for (37.50 + 5.63BP) = 43.13
 
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ASSORTED PISTOL BRASS/NICKEL CASE LOT14076 - ASSORTED PISTOL BRASS/NICKEL CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED PISTOL BRASS/NICKEL CASE LOT , APPROXIMATELY 18.6LBS INCLUDING WINCHESTER 40 SMITH + WESSON, NICKEL CASES, 454 CASULL FC BRASS CASES, WINCHES
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to blaineh for (10.00 + 1.50BP) = 11.50
 
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ASSORTED PISTOL BRASS CASE LOT14077 - ASSORTED PISTOL BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED PISTOL BRASS CASE LOT , APPROXIMATELY 27.8 LBS INCLUDING 45 ACP, 40 S+W, 9MM LUGER BRASS CASES.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to mikehut2000 for (70.00 + 10.50BP) = 80.50
 
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ASSORTED .38 SPECIAL NICKEL CASE LOT14078 - ASSORTED .38 SPECIAL NICKEL CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED .38 SPECIAL NICKEL CASE LOT , APPROXIMATELY 19.6 LBS INCLUDING ASSORTED .38 SPECIAL NICKEL CASES, INCLUDES FEDERAL, WINCHESTER, SPEER ETC.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to bdaibo for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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ASSORTED .303 BRITISH/7.62x 39 BRASS CASE LOT14079 - ASSORTED .303 BRITISH/7.62x 39 BRASS CASE LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED .303 BRITISH/7.62x 39 BRASS CASE LOT , APPROXIMATE TOTAL WEIGHT 10.8 LBS, INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 3.8LBS NEW 303 BRITISH HERTERS. APPROXIMAT
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to RidgeRunne.. for (160.00 + 24.00BP) = 184.00
 
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NON PRIMED 38 SPECIAL WC BRASS CASES14080 - NON PRIMED 38 SPECIAL WC BRASS CASES
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
NON PRIMED 38 SPECIAL WC BRASS CASES , APPROXIMATELY 25LBS, PISTOL MATCH 38 SPECIAL WAD CUTTER BRASS CASES.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to puppybelly for (32.50 + 4.88BP) = 37.38
 
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270 NON PRIMED BRASS/BOX LOT14081 - 270 NON PRIMED BRASS/BOX LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
270 NON PRIMED BRASS/BOX LOT , (20) 270 WINCHESTER NON PRIMED BRASS CASES. (1) BOX OF 10 CANUCK 22 LONG RIFLE BOXES, CONTAINS ONLY THE PLASTIC HOLDER
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to Huepar for (15.00 + 2.25BP) = 17.25
 
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ASSORTED .177 CAL PELLET LOT14500 - ASSORTED .177 CAL PELLET LOT
Switzer's Auction & Appraisal Service
ASSORTED .177 CAL PELLET LOT , APPROX. 2.2 LBS
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to edanmar for (25.00 + 3.75BP) = 28.75
 
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