collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Collectable ammo?  (Read 1637 times)

Offline bornhunter

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2018
  • Posts: 2615
  • Location: Lewis County
  • Groups: NRA, RMEF, Wa Cattlemens Assc, Stevens County Cattlemens Assc
Collectable ammo?
« on: February 16, 2019, 09:07:39 AM »
Is there such a thing as collectable ammo. I have a bunch of old shotgun, rifle and pistol ammo that I have no use for. It is stuff that has sat in my den since I for it from my Dad when he passed over 40 years ago. Some of it came from the old Herters place on Hawks Prarie forever ago. There are even a few boxes of tracer 12 gauge.  Maybe take to an auction house? Any ideas out there?

Offline Pegasus

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2017
  • Posts: 2124
  • Location: King County
Re: Collectable ammo?
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2019, 09:28:11 AM »
Many of the old boxes are quite valuable if they are in good shape. There are many for sale on Ebay. Not sure what you could do with the old rounds that are possibly dangerous to fire.

 https://www.ebay.com/itm/PETERS-HIGH-VELOCITY-SMOKLESS-SHOTGUN-SHELLS-BOX-MALLARD-DUCK-410-RUSTLESS/173652700251?hash=item286e81ec5b:g:EBcAAOSwIj5b01rh:rk:10:pf:0

Offline wadu1

  • Grumpy
  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (+30)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2008
  • Posts: 7273
  • Location: Tacoma
  • RMEF, DU, NRA, PFE, NWTF
Re: Collectable ammo?
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2019, 09:36:12 AM »
Yes, some old ammo is collectable, boxes are the best. Military it's head stamps year and depot who made them. I like odd shot shells like pin fire and or odd gauges like 14ga. The Sound area did have an knife and ammo showes in the past.
"a fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi"

Offline bornhunter

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2018
  • Posts: 2615
  • Location: Lewis County
  • Groups: NRA, RMEF, Wa Cattlemens Assc, Stevens County Cattlemens Assc
Re: Collectable ammo?
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2019, 11:59:40 AM »
Many of the old boxes are quite valuable if they are in good shape. There are many for sale on Ebay. Not sure what you could do with the old rounds that are possibly dangerous to fire.

 https://www.ebay.com/itm/PETERS-HIGH-VELOCITY-SMOKLESS-SHOTGUN-SHELLS-BOX-MALLARD-DUCK-410-RUSTLESS/173652700251?hash=item286e81ec5b:g:EBcAAOSwIj5b01rh:rk:10:pf:0

I looked at some of those on ebay. I had no idea and that one for $122 is no where near in as good as shape as mine. Thanks for the tip.

Offline Furee65

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 134
  • Location: Bothell
Re: Collectable ammo?
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2019, 12:36:42 PM »
There are people who like to collect it.  I know some old 2 piece shotgun ammo boxes can go for good money.  I sold one a few years ago for over $400 and have seen some go for $1,200-$1,800 if you have the right ones.  There is a vintage antique ammo collectors page on Facebook with over 3,000 collectors and I always post my stuff on there to see if I have something good and they will let you know if what you have is valuable. 

Offline Furee65

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 134
  • Location: Bothell
Re: Collectable ammo?
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2019, 12:37:52 PM »
Do you have any photos of what you have. 

Offline Remnar

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+6)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2014
  • Posts: 530
  • Location: sw wa
Re: Collectable ammo?
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2019, 12:45:39 PM »
 There is a cartridge collectors show in Castle Rock every year . I have never been , but it might be worth a try .

 I think its coming up next month .

Offline bornhunter

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2018
  • Posts: 2615
  • Location: Lewis County
  • Groups: NRA, RMEF, Wa Cattlemens Assc, Stevens County Cattlemens Assc
Re: Collectable ammo?
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2019, 10:08:28 PM »
Do you have any photos of what you have.

I do. How do post photos here?

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Quinault Bear guide/help by capt.coho
[Yesterday at 10:58:14 PM]


Gots me a new/old rockchuck rifle coming by JDHasty
[Yesterday at 10:41:07 PM]


Litefighter tent ? by slowwalker
[Yesterday at 10:25:44 PM]


Need information on having a gunsmith thread a barrel for thin walled chokes. by JDHasty
[Yesterday at 10:23:55 PM]


HUNTNNW 2025 trail cam thread and photos by kodiak06
[Yesterday at 10:22:12 PM]


Looking for Solid 22 LR input by JDHasty
[Yesterday at 10:21:31 PM]


AKC lab puppies! Born 06/10/2025 follow as they grow!!! by JWBINX
[Yesterday at 10:17:37 PM]


49 Degrees North Early Bull Moose by westdcw
[Yesterday at 09:57:25 PM]


Teanaway bull elk by teanawayslayer
[Yesterday at 05:57:24 PM]


Also looking for help deciding on a scope by Sakko300wsm
[Yesterday at 05:49:13 PM]


6mm Creedmoor Gauges by pickardjw
[Yesterday at 01:27:28 PM]


Brittany breeders by ghosthunter
[Yesterday at 01:17:23 PM]


Kings by metlhead
[Yesterday at 12:37:26 PM]


Fullsized Truck Opinion: HiMiNew vs LoMiOlder by rainshadow1
[Yesterday at 11:46:04 AM]


AUCTION: SE Idaho DIY Deer or Deer/Elk Hunt by Karl Blanchard
[Yesterday at 10:47:28 AM]


Velvet by MADMAX
[July 11, 2025, 07:35:16 PM]


Advice for a first time Bear spot and stalk? by Crunchy
[July 11, 2025, 06:02:28 PM]


2025 Canning by Twispriver
[July 11, 2025, 05:00:03 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal