Old .357 Ammo- Pre War?

[N8Gunner]

Winchester Staynless Super Speed .357 Magnum U.S.A. Patent Pending

I plan on selling this when I get an Idea of what it is and what it is worth.....any help is much appreciated,
Thanks !

 

[N8Gunner]

Winchester Staynless Super Speed .357 Magnum U.S.A. Patent Pending

I plan on selling this when I get an Idea of what it is and what it is worth.....any help is much appreciated,
Thanks !

 

[s&wchad]

Winchester Repeating Arms Co. became a division of Western Cartridge Co. in December of 1938. The new owners always wanted their names on the packaging and I've seen little labels that were added to make use of the inventory.

I believe it dates between 1935 and 1939.

 

[smith17]

I have seen original ammo go for between $75 and $350, depending on the condition and/or where it was being sold.

Ed

 

[JHE888]

Originally posted by smith17:
I have seen original ammo go for between $75 and $350, depending on the condition and/or where it was being sold.

Ed

So, in other words, about the current price for new ammo?

What velocity did they load it to then?

 

[smith17]

JHE:
That is correct. I went to the show in H-town this weekend and thought everyone had lost their marbles considering what they were paying for ammo.
This load was traveling at 1,510 fps.

Ed

 

[Joe in SC]

Seeing that old 357 magnum ammo reminded me of some that I have tucked away that was manufactured with large primer pockets. My reloading/shooting mentor, who would now be 91 years old if he had lived( he died 3 years ago)gave the ammo to me a long time ago.

He told me that the original 357 mag ammo brass was all made for large pistol primers for a while.

 

[handejector]

I need a box for display. When you decide what you want for it, please let me know.

 

[ButchG17]

Here's a thread I started a couple years ago on some old .357 ammo, there's lots of good info in it! Be sure to get to at least page two, there was a box there that appeared to be like yours.

Click-> http://smith-wessonforum.com/e...951004871#2951004871

 

[N8Gunner]

Thanks, Everyone for your help with this old ammo.I have listed the old ammo this morning on our Fav "Auction" sight, and soon will be listing an 8 3/4" "Non Registered Magnum" ser #6024x in 98% condition. The NRM has 2 flaws..... No Grips , and stamped "G.H." on the frame, just behind the hammer. The NRM shows no evidence of being fired in 70+years (Yes it is that nice)
Am I correct in the understanding that only +/- 1400 Non Registered Magnums were produced?
Thanks !

 

[OIF2]

I think the number of non-reg magnums is closer to 1100...the experts will chime in soon.
Bob

 

[N8Gunner]