box of bullets identifcation needed.

[Jeff Davis]

My friend ran across this box of bullets. Does anyone know what they are for?

Thank you in advance, Jeff

[Gary Cain]

My eyes are very poor and the label is small but I believe it is yellow tracer for the 8X57 Mauser rifle.


Gary

My friend ran across this box of bullets. Does anyone know what they are for?

Thank you in advance, Jeff

[Bill Grist]

My eyes are very poor and the label is small but I believe it is yellow tracer for the 8X57 Mauser rifle.


Gary

Yes sir, German WW2 7.92X57mm yellow tracer....

[Jeff Davis]

Thank you. Sorry about the pictures, I can't do much with the resizing of them for some reason. I would like to know a value of them, please. There is only half a box left.


The actual bullet has a black tip.

[Jeff Davis]

case...

[Jeff Davis]

My mistake... The box is full.

Does anyone know of a fair value, he wants to sell them to me but I have no idea what they are worth...

Thank you, Jeff

[leondes]

Hi Jeff,

The black tipped bullet shows that it is tracer (LSpur on the label). The S.m.K on the label and the red primer sealant means that it is also armor piercing.

I have seen this ammo for sale for under $10 but I think somewhere between $15 and $25 is fair. Recently, German 8mm ammo has been showing up less, at least, in my experience. I didn't see much for sale at the SOS.

For top collector interest the rounds should match the markings on the box label. The head stamp marks on the case should match the "Patrh" marking on the box as to maker, lot & date.

Regards, Leon

[Jeff Davis]

Leon,
Thank you for the help.

Jeff