Has this entered the realm of collectible? Or should I blast it?

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I know this FN made, Portuguese contract ammo is supposed to be fantastic to shoot. And reloadable brass.
But in its original carton, on clips, with tie, and papers separating it all, it's so nice. But has it reached the point where it's worth not shooting and saving? Or should I blast it?
Does anyone collect 70s military ammo??



 
That is beautiful ammo, non-corrosive, and I found it very accurate through my M1904/39. I kept some for collecting sakes, and shot some because I was curious as to how it shot.

Personally I collect little samples of all military surplus ammo I have, usually just 5rds or so, just because I find it interesting more than it having value.
 
Jump in your time machine, go back to the '50s and ask the same question about P08 Lugers, K98 Mausers and Lee Enfielids. Too common, the memories are too recent and the prevailing mentality too close to the event to appreciate the historical significance of the epoch.

Mark my words, Cold War era items will skyrocket in value once the knowledgeable members of successive generations learn and appreciate the uniqueness of the period and events that occurred between 1945 and 1990.

People collect things - we've done it for years and we will continue to do so. There will always be an element of society that has a nostalgia for a time period they did not experience but wish to collect items from, especially significant events and obscure artifacts. WWII will always be popular, but in my opinion, the Cold War and items from that period are under appreciated right now and a prime potential investment both in terms of financial return and cultural preservation. Remember air raid sirens in parks or on top of local fire halls? How about Canada Civil Defense fall out shelter signs? Try and find one now...

Yes, its 'just a box of ammo' but keep it sealed up, it will appreciate in value both in terms of dollars and historical significance. The 'small' items always do - how else does one explain why such a ubiquitous item like WWII cans of Nivea Cream (or boxes of 8mm Mauser) carried by every single German soldier now command prices close to $100 for good examples? Very few thought it would be worth anything and the majority just used them up and tossed 'em out....

Either way, just my two cents.

Brookwood
 
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CanadianAR said:
I know this FN made, Portuguese contract ammo is supposed to be fantastic to shoot. And reloadable brass.
But in its original carton, on clips, with tie, and papers separating it all, it's so nice. But has it reached the point where it's worth not shooting and saving? Or should I blast it?
Does anyone collect 70s military ammo??
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Ya, I think a few people do. I think I should! Personally I probably wouldn't shoot it.
 
CanadianAR said:
I know this FN made, Portuguese contract
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Actually made in Portugal by a Portuguese company.
Fábrica Nacional de Munições de Armas Ligeiras, Chelas, Portugal
https://apcmunicoes.wordpress.com/2007/02/18/municoes-em-portugal/

Added Gogglize English translation of the Portuguese text:
https://translate.google.ca/transla...8/municoes-em-portugal/&edit-text=&authuser=0

And French:
https://translate.google.ca/transla...8/municoes-em-portugal/&edit-text=&authuser=0

And in German:
https://translate.google.ca/transla...8/municoes-em-portugal/&edit-text=&authuser=0
 
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I have some I ordered from the old S.I.R in Winnipeg back in the later 70's. Very nice ammo. I have trouble convincing myself to shoot any more of it off. Should have ordered a semi load. :)
 
I have seen FNM made 308 brass on the range but it was Berdan primed.Not my cup of tea but maybe some like to reload those.
 
By some new production stuff from Tradex and store what you have. It's unique will likely skyrocket in value down the road. In these types of situations I think of my son.
 
The Kurgan said:
By some new production stuff from Tradex and store what you have. It's unique will likely skyrocket in value down the road. In these types of situations I think of my son.
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If it were ww2 ammo I would agree. But it's 1970's Portuguese ammo with no historical significance.
 
can14 said:
I have cases of it . Was sold for $90.00 for 800 rounds at lever arms back in the day
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When I had my belt fed mg34, I shot thousands of these and I felt not different than I feel now. Blaze away. Seriously. It's value is in it being shoot able 8mm that was not nazi made, and therefore not collectible.
 
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