Garbage or Worth Something?

Bulseyer

My 91 yr. old grandmother handed me a box of assorted bullets (60 in all) and said, "Get rid of these, please." She was concerned about putting them out in the garbage. I googled to find out how to dispose of bullets and found this site. I don't know squat about ammo and don't want to throw away something valuable that she could possibly profit from. The bullets are very old. I have a list of the inscriptions on them. There's one that looks like a mini missile (approximately 3-1/4 inches long). The only lettering I could find on that was what I think to be "H A 81 H" although I could be wrong. Anyone interested in seeing the complete list? Thanking you in advance.

nmyers

There's really no danger in putting old ammo out with the trash, although if it's not well wrapped & someone notices it, you might get unwanted attention.

However, there's certainly collector interest in old ammo, & some of it will bring a good price. A list is of no value; you need to post photos in order for anyone to figure out what it is. There is a "sticky" near the top of the first page of this forum that explains how to post photos.

Neal

Bulseyer

Thanks Neal. I'll begin taking pictures.

papernicker

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givette

Please use caution. Some Axis powers had small mortars, whereby the shell looked like a mini-missile. May be a war bringback. We'll let you know via photo identification. Until then, put it in a remote place, and keep it away from any, and all others. Best, Joe

Bulseyer

OK . . . pictures taken . . . comments?

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/460vega/bullets001.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/460vega/bullets009.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/460vega/bullets007.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/460vega/bullets004.jpg

dcs shooters

First picture looks like a 30-06 or 8mm. We have to see the head stamp to make sure.
Second pic. is mostly 22 rimfire.The bigger one looks like a 25cal.
Third pic. looks like one 12ga. and three 20ga. shotgun shells.
Fourth pic. is what it says on the box, 25ACP ammo.
Still need pics. of head stamps to make sure.

dsmc1

I did not see anything in your photos that looked like a "mini-missile", but I would be very concerned about putting them out in the trash. If your trash goes to an incinerator, you could possibly cause an explosion, injuring or killing someone, if it IS a missile of some sort that contains explosives.

The advise to take it to the police to dispose of is good advise, or perhaps have them come and pick it up, rather than transporting it yourself.

If there is a a gun club nearby, you COULD take the Ammo there to see if someone wants it.

Spartacus

agree with dcs for the most part.
that first round could also be milsurp .303. i'll have to look up that headstamp.
the 25acp might be appealing to a browning collector, or someone with a colt 1908 or a junior. you could probably get $0.75-1.00 a round for that manufacturer, with the original box.
so, i don't hink youre gonna get rich on the ammo, but you can get beer money for it!
tom

Ambrose

I think what he means by "mini-missle" is in his first picture--remember, he wrote 3 1/4" long (.30/06?). He stated he knows nothing about ammo and I believe him. There's nothing there that's dangerous unless chambered. Put it in a box and take it to the nearest gun shop or gun club and give it to 'em. Why get the cops involved--that'll just lead to over reaction.