#91 • Antique Box of Smith and Wesson Fiocchi 12 Gauge High Velocity Shotshells

Part of Antique Ammunition Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $12.00

Status: Sold

Rare and complete antique box of 25 Smith and Wesson Fiocchi High Velocity 12 gauge plastic shotshells, model SW12HV6, loaded with 1 1/4 oz of #6 shot on a 3 3/4 dram equivalent charge in a 2 3/4 inch hull. This ammunition represents a fascinating and short lived chapter in American firearms history, produced by Smith and Wesson Fiocchi, Inc. out of Alton, Illinois, a joint venture between the legendary Smith and Wesson brand and the Italian ammunition giant Fiocchi that existed briefly during the 1970s and 1980s, making these shells quite scarce and desirable to collectors. The distinctive blue hulls feature silver metal bases head stamped "S&W 12 USA" and are printed with the load data directly on the hull, and the shells appear to be in excellent unfired condition. The antique box displays the bold navy blue and cream S&W branding and shows light age related wear on the edges consistent with its vintage origin while remaining intact and structurally sound.