NFrameFred
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I have almost 100 OLD pieces of 38 S&W brass that I have no use for, but thought some may be interested in. A very few have dented primers, all have been rendered inert by soaking in an oil/water mixture.
These are what I would call "balloon head" cases, in that the primer pocket extends into the case and not supported by thicker brass its' entire depth. VERY low pressure rounds from an already low pressure designed cartridge.
Personally, I would not load them to shoot or recommend doing so, but thought owners of antique revolvers might like to have some or all of them to make up dummies for display purposes and whatnot for their old top breaks, etc..
Most seem to be "UMC" headstamped (Union Metallic Cartridge), though there are several that appear to be government issue and are simply marked "U.S." . The bullets were pulled and the degraded powder discarded. It appeared someone tried to fire a few and found they were not viable, as the powder had basically solidified into a solid mass.
I'd be glad to ship some or all to anyone who could use them as a courtesy to the antique collectors on the forum. As such, though I could, I would guess that collectors would not want these de-capped, sized or polished/cleaned, so they are offered "as-is". Though I feel the primers have been rendered inert, those receiving these cases are responsible for their safe use and handling.
Just PM me and I'll try to accommodate those interested.
These are what I would call "balloon head" cases, in that the primer pocket extends into the case and not supported by thicker brass its' entire depth. VERY low pressure rounds from an already low pressure designed cartridge.
Personally, I would not load them to shoot or recommend doing so, but thought owners of antique revolvers might like to have some or all of them to make up dummies for display purposes and whatnot for their old top breaks, etc..
Most seem to be "UMC" headstamped (Union Metallic Cartridge), though there are several that appear to be government issue and are simply marked "U.S." . The bullets were pulled and the degraded powder discarded. It appeared someone tried to fire a few and found they were not viable, as the powder had basically solidified into a solid mass.
I'd be glad to ship some or all to anyone who could use them as a courtesy to the antique collectors on the forum. As such, though I could, I would guess that collectors would not want these de-capped, sized or polished/cleaned, so they are offered "as-is". Though I feel the primers have been rendered inert, those receiving these cases are responsible for their safe use and handling.
Just PM me and I'll try to accommodate those interested.
