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New to GB - quick question for the Experts...
randerton
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I recently inherited some old 30-06 ammo from my grandfather who passed. I have no use for it but was wondering if there is any value to it before tossing. I've attached pictures of the 3 boxes - two are full and one is half-full. Should I bother listing these anywhere for sale or just toss? I looked them up on a site that dated these boxes in the 1946-1960 time era. Thanks for any input...
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Welcome to the forums.
Although you won't retire on the sale, your ammunition has value.
Here examples of the general type:
.30 06 Vintage Remington Kleanbore 180gr Non Corrosive - Rifle Ammunition at GunBroker.com : 889351727
30 06 Vintage Remington Kleanbore 180gr Non Corrosive - Rifle Ammunition at GunBroker.com : 889906789
Remington Kleanbore 30 06 Springfield 110 Grain SP Partial - Rifle Ammunition at GunBroker.com : 885733384
Shipping costs for three boxes of ammo may make is wiser to sell locally (don't tell GBHQ that I said that 🤐)
I agree with Mark, while not so desirous as to net you mega dollars in sales, it will sell. Be sure to post in your ad that the buyer will be responsible for shipping. Prior to any sale, weigh the boxes together, add a couple of pounds for packaging then get an estimate for shipping UPS or FEDEX. This is important for the buyer to be able to guesstimate his final cost including shipping.
Be aware that the Post Office will NOT handle ammunition and that you need the newest label for shipping ammunition. It can be drawn on the box.
If this is beyond your desire for involvement, sell it locally.
Best.
right now it has been degraded to shooting ammo from collecting ammo/ late 40s early fiftys
The package insert (that keeps the rounds separated) MUST be in place. (Loose rounds violate federal law.)
Neal
EDIT: Security of rounds required by DOT regs. Makes sense, like tubular magazines cannot be used for pointed tip bullets due to danger of bullet tip against primers. See shipping instructions posted a couple of weeks ago by nononsense.
Are you referring to something relating to shipping? What law on "loose rounds" is that? I've had bulk-packaged ammo shipped to me; I'm not aware of any laws requiring specific packaging for ammunition. Any clarity on what you're discussing would be appreciated. Thanks.
See the sticky posted above by nononsense on shipping firearms, ammo, & hazmat.
There is a reference to the CFR:
(i) Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions which fit snugly in the outside packaging, or in metal clips;
Neal