VINTAGE CARTRIDGE BOX VALUE?

[redwagon32]

I have the following vintage cartridges in original boxes that I plan to put in the proper For Sale section, but would like help with values....(not reloads)
Thank you!

Winchester .44 Special-50 rounds-246 gr.
Peters .44 Special-50 rounds-246 gr. plus 15 loose rounds mostly Western/W.R.A.

Western factory .45 A.C.P. -50 rounds-210 gr. SWC
Western factory .45 A.C.P. -19 rounds-210 gr. SWC

Remington Targetmaster .45 A.C.P.- 23 rounds(rest empty cases) 185 gr.

Peters .38 Sp. Police Match 146 gr. WC- 50 rounds
Winchester .38 Sp. mid-range 148 gr. WC- 43 rounds
Remington Police Service 158 gr. RN- 50 rounds
Remington .38 Sp. Targetmaster 148 gr. WC 50 rounds

One final photo of the Remington Police Service and Targetmaster

 

[LAWMAN662]

I don't know their value, check around sites like gunbroker for ones that SELL not just listed. but let me know when you list them; interested in the 44sp.

 

[ralph7]

Most of the current overpriced ammo costs as much as the collectibles!!

 

[redwagon32]

Thanks-I will post on this thread to notify people when I put them in the For Sale section

 

[handejector]

About the only thing you have that approaches collector grade is the 45-210 and the 38 LRN- IF they are full of original ammo. Neither is high demand in collector circles.
Boxes that are worn or dirty or not full don't get a glance from collectors.
The Winchester 44 Spec box has UMC ammo in it.
To move it, price it all as shootable ammo. You just don't have anything very interesting to collectors.

 

[Rpg]

About the only thing you have that approaches collector grade is the 45-210 and the 38 LRN- IF they are full of original ammo. Neither is high demand in collector circles.
Boxes that are worn or dirty or not full don't get a glance from collectors.
The Winchester 44 Spec box has UMC ammo in it.
To move it, price it all as shootable ammo. You just don't have anything very interesting to collectors.

I know a LGS that has a number of boxes of ammo like yours priced at $40-50 per 50 rounds (full box). The boxes are rough, as are yours.

 

[redwagon32]

Your posts are a good reminder to me to carefully check what is in these old cartridge boxes. I discovered that the UMC cases in the Winchester .44 Special box are actually head stamped .44 S&W R for .44 Russian! I will describe again when I post for sale.

 

[Johnnu2]

I really haven't been in a gun/ammo store in over 18 months, but from what I've seen on the internet, forums etc., I would think that you could forget the 'collectability' issue and sell them for $50 + s/h per full box. If I were you, I would take advantage of the fake shortage and grab the money and run. Just, please, DON'T BUY any ammo at today's prices.

IMHO,

J.

 

[redwagon32]

Thanks for all the advice. I have now listed these in the Forum For Sale section

 

[Drm50]

All the shops around here have old ammo on the counters at $50 + box. I've a ton of such ammo myself. Boxes not desirable or collector grade. 50yr + ammo. I don't see them selling much.


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[chief38]

If vintage ammo was worth a lot I'd be a "Bulletaire" - LOL!! I've got a bunch of vintage ammo in pristine condition and since it's not worth much, I have actually been using it. Over the last 5 years I have been shooting up my paper hull shot shells - not one misfire!! The Pheasants and grouse don't either! I've used those up and now I am using the "new plastic hull" stuff from when it was introduced in the early 60's. I've got bricks of pristine 22's from the 60's and 70's and some individual boxes from the 20's - 30's I do believe. I haven't brought myself to shoot those yet, but I will some day - unless they become worth big bucks!

I am actually surprised at how little vintage ammo in excellent condition boxes brings.

 

[bushmaster1313]

Several factors come into play to determine the price of collectible stuff.

1) Supply. If there are oodles and oodles of a thing available it becomes a commodity and it will have negligible collector value.

2) Desire. There are certain things that many people really enjoy owning. WW2 1911's—yes big time. Paper clips—not so much. When something is the type of item that engenders real desire to own it does a lot to boost prices.

3) Projected market. Although there is joy to be had in collecting collectible stuff, many people like me count on the ability to recoup much of the present cost when it comes time for the item to be sold in the future. Personally, I feel comfortable spending for guns if I am confident I could get back at least 80% if I decide to sell in the near future.

So here's my take on collectible ammo.

There seems to be a fair supply of dusty old ammo in dusty old boxes at gunshows.

Old ammo does not seem to be the type of thing that many people take real pleasure in owning.

The future market for old ammo is iffy at best.

Putting all this together, there really is not all that much collector value in old ammo.

 

[jjfitch]

"Collectible Antique and Obsolete Ammunition in Original Boxes"

Collectible Antique and Obsolete Ammunition in Original Boxes

This is a source of info that may help.

Smiles,

 

[BigBill]

I have full boxes of peters 12 ga paper shotgun shells. I been looking for the value since there orginal.