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Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 12:18 am
by kaz1961
I have an unopened spam can of ammo that I am looking to sell. How can I determine what I have by the can markings?
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 12:24 am
by Antisocialist
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 12:51 am
by kaz1961
Picture
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:56 am
by Antisocialist
According the the chart I referenced above,yours is steel core light ball (steel core does NOT make it AP)
Made in 1971
440 rounds.
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:58 am
by joe7170
Russian Light Ball, 1972 made. Factory 188 Novosibirsk. 440 rnds in paper packs of 20. Steel case that are copper washed.
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:16 am
by Antisocialist
Sorry POWDER is dated 1971,the cartridge itself was assembeled in 1972 as mentioned by joe7170
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:38 pm
by bunkysdad
How much do you want for the can?
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Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:39 pm
by Maine 20th
Nice silver point. Have shot that. God Bless America. Pro Libertate Patria
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 3:23 pm
by kaz1961
bunkysdad wrote:How much do you want for the can?
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I honestly have no idea what it sells for. Cant find any for sale. What is a fair price? Can I even ship this stuff legally?
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 4:50 pm
by shoto2758
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:50 pm
by kaz1961
Still looking to sell this ammo. Can someone give me an idea of what to ask for it? I cant find any like it for sale to gauge the value of it. I am in the peoples republic of NY, are there any hoops I need to jump through to sell this? TIA for any help.
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:54 pm
by AMCHornet
It's selling for 30-40 cents per cartridge right now, so about $150 for the can.
If you live near me I would gladly pick it up and give it a good home.
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:34 am
by kaz1961
I live in NY so its quite a road trip for you, AMCHornet! I am going to list it in the forum for sale section. I would rsther sell it to someone here.
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:56 pm
by kaz1961
Listed in for sale section for $150.
Re: Identifying surplus ammo
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:52 am
by Maine 20th
Nice ammo. Corrosive primer, clean after use. Have shoot cases through NEW, almost as good as Yellow Tip HB. God Bless America. Pro Libertate Patria.