Winchester No.1 Improved primers for blackpowder Rifle and Pistol

[sloughfoot]

I have had these for all of my adult life. I think they were originally purchased by my Great Grandfather. I found them in my Grandfathers reloading stash after he passed away in 1968. My children and grand children have no interest in guns, Harley Davidson motorcycles, flying airplanes, Corvettes, any activities without a helmet or knee and elbow pads. So I am not going to leave them to those wimps, even though I love them very much.

I suppose I could make a few bucks selling them, but I have no interest in that.

I won't send them to you either for any price. I anticipate the "just send them to me" replies.........

I think they are historical and I am asking for your help in finding a place to donate them so they can be enjoyed by many for years to come.

Four boxes of factory sealed Winchester No. 1 Improved primers for Rifle and Pistol blackpowder loads. 1878 patent. One unsealed partial box. One partial box with no label.

I was thinking maybe the NRA, Midway, Brownells, Lee Precision. Any thoughts on a museum that might want them?

BTW, I would load them up and shoot them with confidence. They are in perfect condition.

 

[SEMI-AK]

Cody Museum or NMLRA?

 

[87iroc]

Considering they are old explosives I have to wonder on the stability of them now.

 

[sloughfoot]

I do not have any worries on their stability. They are in perfect condition.

 

[AmmoManAaron]

Considering they are old explosives I have to wonder on the stability of them now.

If anything, they would just be duds. They aren't unstable or anything like that.

 

[Bryan Austin]

I know this is old but would you by any chance still have these?