C.I.L. 45 Colt ammunition....factory or reloads?

[Dantforth]

I purchased three boxes. Appear to me to be reloaded. Four different primer styles is the main clue. But, I am wondering if a collector could tell me if the flat nosed bullets are factory? I was of the opinion that factory loads of this era would be round nosed bullets only. Also, can someone advise or send a photo to me of their factory cartridge....bullet end and primer end? PM for info.

 

[buzzmagoo]

Possibly that they are different lots/ years of manufacturer . Flat tips are quite common ( revolver to clear the barrel extension and rifle under barrel mag tubes stack bottom to head so no pointy tips ) group the same types together in the same box . Reloads can but not always have handling marks/scratches from being reloaded, old ammo will have uniformed patina . Factory bullets look the same as reloaded bullets ( come from the same factories ) unless they are hard cast home made which for the most likely are are reloads . The same goes for the primers . You will see lots of ammo boxes toped off /filled with different types and manufacturer .

 

[green]

The picture on the box shows a FN bullet which was factory standard for 45 LC.

 

[Dantforth]

Thanks guys. I am suspicious at least some may be reloaded. I will pull my horns in.