Many years ago I was given several “Spam” cans of .30 Ball M2 192 cartridges (per can) 8rd clips, Bandoleers; Lot SL 9913. I was told that this lot was selected for Match and Rifle Team use. It does seem to be accurate stuff. This is a non-corrosive primer lot from the Korean War Era.
I have been happily opening the cans, shooting the stuff in my M1917 and then reloading the brass. However as I was about to open the next to last can, I was stopped and told that there was a value to the can intact that would exceed its value as practice ammunition and even that the bandoleers, cardboard, as well as the clips had value? Who knew? Well I suppose I did know that the clips had a nominal value.
I am not a military collector and do not own an M1. Do any of you have any direct knowledge about the value of this ammunition?
I do know that a case of Match 168 gr HPBT would cost around $300 so it’s a pretty high hurtle.
So should I shoot it or save it and if I save it what should I do with it?

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