Value of 1941 .303 ammo

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Have a box of 1941 wra headstamp .303 ammo is in amazing condition shook each round and powder is still loose no tarnish on the brass box is marked not for use in aircraft 20 rounds Winchester .303 ball 174 grain full patch made in u.s.a white box with white label and black lettering. Was gonna shoot it but if it's something of value to an enfield collector I won't shoot it off if it's not worth anything off to the range it goes. Sorry can't seem to post pics but if anyone is interested I can send pics to an email
 
i have a couple of those boxes in my militaria collection and paid 15 and 20 each for both of them. i have seen those boxes with ammo go for about 40 to 50$ when they do come up for sale. hope this helps.

regards
 
I found a box that joe salter sold went for hundred box and box was poor condition don't know what the ammo was like there were no pics of the actual rounds I've decided not to shoot it I imagine it is corrosive and won't run it in my Irish contract rifle
 
Surplus .303BR is running $1 each. The boxes are paper and I personally have no interest in keeping useful ammunition just to look at it. So, when you find it but it.
 
maple_leaf_eh said:
Surplus .303BR is running $1 each. The boxes are paper and I personally have no interest in keeping useful ammunition just to look at it. So, when you find it but it.
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I personally wouldn't call ww2 stuff surplus anymore.
May 1945 and on, don't care. But in the heart of ww2 is collectible Ammo in my opinion.
 
I have a sealed can of 1945 dated 303 Brit. So far I have refused all low ball offers on it. It still has the paper tags attached and holds 360 rounds on chargers packed in heavy canvas bandoleers.

Everyone wants it but CHEAP and they all want to just shoot it. Not many of those old cans left anymore in civilian hands. I have a $400 price tag on it and of course won't ship it.

This isn't an ad by the way. That can draws a lot of attention at gun shows. The biggest issue are the broke tire kickers that insist they are going to open it so they can see what it looks like.

I agree, WWII surplus is getting more and more scarce. If you are any sort of Lee Enfield collector or even have a WWII uncut Lee Enfield, you should have a box of period ammo to accompany it.
 
bearhunter said:
I have a sealed can of 1945 dated 303 Brit. So far I have refused all low ball offers on it. It still has the paper tags attached and holds 360 rounds on chargers packed in heavy canvas bandoleers.

Everyone wants it but CHEAP and they all want to just shoot it. Not many of those old cans left anymore in civilian hands. I have a $400 price tag on it and of course won't ship it.

This isn't an ad by the way. That can draws a lot of attention at gun shows. The biggest issue are the broke tire kickers that insist they are going to open it so they can see what it looks like.

I agree, WWII surplus is getting more and more scarce. If you are any sort of Lee Enfield collector or even have a WWII uncut Lee Enfield, you should have a box of period ammo to accompany it.
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hahaha 400 bucks for bullets you cant shoot... little tubes of brass to look at on the shelf... their are idiots out there though I dont get it
 
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