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collector's ammo

dannejdannej Member Posts: 478 ✭✭✭
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
I have aquired a quantity of collectable shotgun and pistol ammo. What I want to know is should I leave it as it is or should I clean it up? Should I run it through a brass cleaner or just scrape off any corrosion?
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  • salzosalzo Member Posts: 6,396 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello Dannej- Sorry to cut in here, but wanted to send you an e-mail but lost your address. I bought a Remington 581 left hand off you a few months ago, and just wanted to thank you for a great deal on a terrific shooting gun. Its a great shooting, nice looking .22 rifle.Thanks Again.
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  • dannejdannej Member Posts: 478 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks Salzo, glad you like it!
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    dannej -

    Don't know what method you had in mind for cleaning the ammo, but whatever you do, don't try tumbling / vibrating. While some collectors won't consider buying cleaned ammo (like some coin collectors), others don't worry about it so much. To ensure max collector value, use the least abrasive, least obvious method possible. Brass polish is a definite no-no unless the damage resists all else. Very mild acids, such as that sold to dairy farmers to clean their systems, often work well. A cleaned round will be obvious to all but the newest collector, so a stained specimen typically will be worth more than one that has been treated aggressively. Before you invest a lot of time in cleaning these rounds be sure they are of collectible value. "Old" does not always equate to "collectible" - much less "value," despite what some sellers seem to think. If you wish to send me a list of what you have, I'll try to give you an idea of any that are of value: tcg25@hotmail.com



    Edited by - Iconoclast on 04/10/2002 21:17:45
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  • S&W ManS&W Man Member Posts: 208 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Cleaning it would detract from any collectable value to it. I learned thid the hard way.
    If you have anything in S&W Headstamp or boxes, that is what I specialize in collecting. I'll answer any questions I can for you.
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    No no no no no no no no no no no. Do not clean it. Don't touch it. Find out what it is, and sell it like it is. If you clean it, then its will be worthless.

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