600 round spam cans of 45acp. WWII vintage/Viet Nam value

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Today at a garage sale I found two each 600 round, sealed spam cans of Frankford Arsenal, 1944 repacked, 45acp and one each WRA 600 round, sealed spam can of Viet Nam era 45acp.

I have no idea of value other than from US, 2009 ads of $299.95 each plus shipping.

The WWII dated ammo would be corrosive. The Viet Nam era stuff wouldn't be corrosive.

In their sealed cans this is most certainly collector grade.

Shooter grade ammo on the banner advertisers sites at the top of the page goes for fifty cents per round plus tax. This stuff should be worth more.

If anyone here has a REAL idea of value, please advise.
 
First off there is a lot of stuff at garage sales that most people never see. If you don't see it ask. If there is hunting paraphernalia or shooting accessories, there is a very good chance there are hidden gems as well.

I haven't paid for it yet. I like the gentleman that wants to sell it so I would like to give him a FAIR price. His pension is minimal, through no fault of his own other than he has lived twenty years longer than he expected to.
 
Unfortunately, being collectible doesn't mean it's worth more than new ammo, especially in the spam can.

That's a lot of money to tie up for a conversation piece and the market for this sort of collectible is pretty small in Canada.
 
Stevo said:
Unfortunately, being collectible doesn't mean it's worth more than new ammo, especially in the spam can.

That's a lot of money to tie up for a conversation piece and the market for this sort of collectible is pretty small in Canada.
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I agree. It's a lot of money for SHOOTING ammo. I personally wouldn't shoot this stuff, not that there's anything wrong with it.

I'll likely BITE the Bullet and give him 50 cents a round. Pricey but he's a friend in need at the moment.
 
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So you'll have it on your table next weekend for $1.00 a round right :rolleyes:
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Hardly. It won't be at the Salmon Arm show but maybe at the Victoria or Chilliwack show. Nothing near a dollar per round. I've had a few people call since reading the thread wanting anywhere from a single round to a box or two. It would be a shame to open these tins.

The Frankford stuff i likely steel cased. The later Winchester is likely brass. It's all reloadable though. I've reloaded a lot of steel cases without a hiccup. Very mild steel, more like malleable iron.
 
The two Frankford Arsenal WWII date spam cans are sold. $400 each plus shipping. My old friend will be happy with the extra cash.

I have decided to keep the Viet Nam dated can for myself.
 
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