OLD French Ammo

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I found this while going through my grandpa's estate. They were kept in a safe dry place for years. I know nothing about older ammo so I was hoping someone could let me know what I have?, what to do with it? or maybe what it's worth? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks :)

Oh yeah...on the bottom of the cartridge there is a "CF" and a "star"...if that means anything


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Wow, pinfire ammo in that good of shape!
Some collector might pay a good amount as the box itself is worth a few bucks.
I am thinking its worth 5-10 bucks a round and who knows for the box.
I am no collector, just based on gunshow observations.
Dingus is one of the resident antique experts, maybe send him a PM and he could point you in the right direction.
 
groundskeeper willy said:
Wow, pinfire ammo in that good of shape!
Some collector might pay a good amount as the box itself is worth a few bucks.
I am thinking its worth 5-10 bucks a round and who knows for the box.
I am no collector, just based on gunshow observations.
Dingus is one of the resident antique experts, maybe send him a PM and he could point you in the right direction.
Thanks for the lead Willy
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CD = Chaudun & Deriviere, who operated from 1870-72, according to the source I have. Pretty interesting, thanks for posting.
 
Dominion (CIL) stopped making .577" Snider ammo c1940 and started importing it from Kynoch thereafter. The pack appears to have a letter date code on it. If you could give me the full code I could look it up. Nice pack.
 
green said:
Dominion (CIL) stopped making .577" Snider ammo c1940 and started importing it from Kynoch thereafter. The pack appears to have a letter date code on it. If you could give me the full code I could look it up. Nice pack.
Thanks..on the back it just has an "I" and the number "28"

better hold on to the pinfire ammo the revolver might show up someday!

That's what I was thinking
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Kynoch code was numerals and two letters. Numerals were day date , first letter month code and second year. 28 I , 28 february?
 
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