Old Ammo Show & Tell

[Mark 1911]

Back in October I posted these pics of some old 30-06 Winchester Super Speed silvertips that a buddy gave me. When I found out how much they were worth, I gave them back to him and told him I would help him sell these plus the rest of his old stash.

If anyone knows any more details about the vintage of some of these, would appreciate any feedback. Check out the prices on some of the old shotgun shells, around $3 for a box!

Here's the Winchesters I posted back in October:

What's in the box Dad?

A token shot of some recently loaded 7mm Rem Mags with Berger bullets, not part of the old stash:

OK, the following pics were taken with my cell phone, I need to get back over to my buddy's house with a real camera and take some better pics for purposes of selling. Granted, some of these aren't the best quality pics, but still fun to look at some of this old stuff:

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[hps]

Neat!

 

[Wolfhound]

Cool old ammo!

 

[Hawkeye7br]

So how much is the old Win 30-06 Silvertips worth?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Nice old collection! I've got an old box of the Kleanbore 30-40 Krag. And while it's not commercial ammo, I routinely shoot ammo (especially 8mm Mauser) that was made in the 1930's. That's why I crack up when I see guys ask, "Is this ammo I bought 5 years ago still safe to shoot?"

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Very cool. I love old ammo boxes.


(although some INGOers might call that hoarding)

 

[Mark 1911]

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[Mark 1911]

So how much is the old Win 30-06 Silvertips worth?

Good condition $350. Due to torn box probably closer to $275.

 

[schafe]

Wow! that's a great collection. Shooting the Corinas might be a problem, though. I hear they really foul the chamber, and leave a lot of ash.

 

[223 Gunner]

Good condition $350. Due to torn box probably closer to $275.

I'm not sure you'll get that from this forum, but maybe.....
Cool collection, the thing with me and ammo, is I shoot it, I don't keep it for years on end.

 

[55fairlane]

Thanks for sharing.....great pictures.....

 

[Dewidmt]

That .41 rimfire is worth some big bucks! Can't find that stuff anymore for the old Remington derringers. That old .38 Super is cool also!

 

[Mark 1911]

That .41 rimfire is worth some big bucks! Can't find that stuff anymore for the old Remington derringers. That old .38 Super is cool also!

I was wondering if that .41 rimfire might be something special.

 

[Dentoro]

Cool collection!

 

[Crusader17]

I'm wondering is the old ammo worth money or is it the boxes? Except for the .41 rimfire. If it's the boxes you could enjoy the ammo and keep/sell the boxes!

 

[1nderbeard]

I 'inherited' some super old 22 ammo from my wife's grandfather. Don't have pics, but similar to what you have.

 

[busted1200]

Empty boxes aren't worth that much but are super cool to display. There is definitely a collectors market for old ammo boxes with original ammo, but as with everything it comes down to condition, condition, condition. Torn flaps, rips, tears, stickers pealed off all deteriorate the value. Don't be fooled by GunBroker listings. You might see a similar box you've' got on there for $350, but it's not the asking price that creates the value. You gotta look and follow to see if any one bids. Collector's follow those listings and you will get what the market commands. I'm sure if you list that .41 Rimfire you'll get some decent coin for it.

 

[223 Gunner]

I always look at completed auctions on gunbroker to get real wold pricing, as that is what someone actually paid for an item.
Although I am a collector and shooter, I would never drop $350 on a box of old ammo. I would either buy another gun, or buy ammo to shoot for that price. Or buy some cool collector AK mags that I would actually use.
I'm sure "that guy" is probably out there, in my opinion the only way to reach him/her is going to be gunbroker.

 

[tenring]

In todays' collector market, what is a full box of .30 Pedersen ammo going for?

 

[Wolfhound]

In todays' collector market, what is a full box of .30 Pedersen ammo going for?

Big bucks. Probably 200.00 minimum. I actually did a search and found no whole boxes for sale. Just lots of loose rounds. Of course, the headstamp and box condition will effect the price.

Edit: I am probably low at 200.