Old paper shells

[gdawg]

Hi folks - I came across some older paper ammo (full and partial boxes, loose shells). Is there any market for this stuff or would you just dispose of it?

 

[jed]

Lots of people buy them. I have a modest collection some I got from eBay some from gun shows

 

[ghughes]

I don't collect shells but I like the boxes.
Recently I sold some antique rifle ammo, $40 for about 12 rounds. No Idea if I got hosed or got a good deal but it made space in my cabinet.

 

[wjklassen]

Sometimes I buy old ammo, especially hard to find locally like 16 gauge shotshells, for good prices on auctions and use it for shooting and hunting. It still works fine.

 

[struff55]

myself i just shoot the ammo and keep the boxes it the box is full it my have some value as a collector box 15$-40$ depending on brand cil and dominion is common

 

[Cocked&Locked]

When you say "just dispose of it" I hope you mean shoot it.
There is nothing wrong with it to use. Or pass along to collectors.

 

[FLHTCUI]

I like the boxes myself.
Would look good on top of the kitchen cabinets.
Ammo can be used for grouse or ??
Rob

 

[bjmurata]

When you say "just dispose of it" I hope you mean shoot it.
There is nothing wrong with it to use. Or pass along to collectors.

You beat me to it, totally agree. There is a fair assortment of old paper hulled shotgun shells here, pop a few off for nostalgia purposes every now and then. Plus that whiff of old powder smoke just something to behold.

 

[FLHTCUI]

You beat me to it, totally agree. There is a fair assortment of old paper hulled shotgun shells here, pop a few off for nostalgia purposes every now and then. Plus that whiff of old powder smoke just something to behold.

Ahhh, the smell of old gun powder and the smell of burnt wax coating on paper shells.
Reminds me of when I was a young lad searching for empty shot shells in the marsh off the West dyke in Richmond in October.
Those who know, know what I am talking about.
Rob

 

[Butcherbill]

I would dispose of it through my shotguns if it were me, nothing would take me back to being a kid than the smell of some CIL paper hull shells.

 

[Painkillers]

Those Imperial high brass shells had one hell of a thump to them!

 

[archer2u]

Shoot it, they smell awesome

 

[kevin g]

I remember that smell from when my uncle used to shoot seals way back in the day..lol He'd say..here...sniff this !!
l bought 300 O/F Federal paper hulls a couple yrs ago. Surprised on how heavy you can load them sukka's !
I stayed on the lower end.. 1 1/8 oz...1150-1175 fps with some clays powder and Fed 209A's for my loads...very nice to shoot, annnnd ohhhh the smell.. that's a chooch thingy lmao

 

[Deathrawt]

First thing I thought of when I seen this post was oh those old paper shells smell so good after you fired them off
I think Federal still makes paper shells too

 

[kjohn]

If you do shoot it, be sure to keep a supply of the delicious
smelling hulls. Take a whiff every once in awhile to keep all things in perspective.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

Shoot it

 

[DragonFire]

Ahhh, the smell of old gun powder and the smell of burnt wax coating on paper shells.
Reminds me of when I was a young lad searching for empty shot shells in the marsh off the West dyke in Richmond in October.
Those who know, know what I am talking about.
Rob

Wow, that brings back memories. My Dad and I used to hunt ducks at the end of Williams Rd in the early 60s. I would imagine that is a big no no now.

DF

 

[Big Bad]

Don't dispose of it, send it to me.

 

[FLHTCUI]

Wow, that brings back memories. My Dad and I used to hunt ducks at the end of Williams Rd in the early 60s. I would imagine that is a big no no now.

DF

Yup, had huge restrictions enplaced in the 80's and eventually cosed to discharge of firearms in the 90's.
Still is a beautiful view on a spring evening and all summer long
Rob

 

[Mike Webb]

Those Imperial high brass shells had one hell of a thump to them!

Yes sir. I used some Imperial 20 gauge a while back. 50 odd years old and recoil and report were noticeably sharper than modern loads.