What is this ammo collection worth?? (Beware 56k)

[Red Dawg]

Hey guys.

I figure I should educate myself, so here I am. I have a small collection of .303 british ammo, I'm sure as old as 1895 Era up to WWII (Yes I do understand some headstamps). No clue as to the value of these, I originally picked them up just to shoot them off a long time ago but never did. As much as I'd love to give individual headstamps, it's too much work to take pictures of minor differences. Some Canadian, some british.

Also have a handful of 30-06 1 from 1918, others from WWII

AND 2 x 8.33 x 56mm 1938 German marked rounds.

Thanks!

 

[Alonzo]

Any 303 that is WW1 or earlier dated would be about $1.50 to $4.50 ea, the post WW1 to WW2 would be right around $1 ea. The WW2 30-06, anywhere from 75 cents to $1.50 ea.
Makers head-stamps are important to collectors, and some could be worth more then others.
The round nose 303 are good collectible rounds, especially if they are pre 1900 dated. The U.S.C. Co. 30-06 is fairly common and woudl no tbe worht much more then the ww2 rounds.
Hope this helps!!!

 

[Red Dawg]

Any input is good thanks! Just wanted a general idea - Even if the headstamps were seen - still not that valuable Maybe in another 100 years!

 

[buffdog]

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The two rounds with the purple bands around them are special target ammunition made up for the Canadian National Matches. The 10 lead bullet rounds to the left of them are Gallery loads, and there are at least three different types of Dummy rounds there. Lots of Mark VI and possibly even some Dum-Dum Arsenal or hollow pointed stuff.

Most of these rounds would bring $1.00 to $5.00 at a Gun Show for Collectors rounds, but as a Collection, the value is worth more than the sum of them ----a sort of Premium added to the overall group.

With so many Collectors out there, it would not be to your advantage to shoot these off. First of all, the accuracy would not be the best, because you are mixing types of rounds, different lot numbers, different dates, and even Mark VI and Mark VII ammo.

Also, while the common rounds can go as high as $5.00, you are going to look awfully stupid if you fire off a some rare ones that would be worth the price of a whole box of modern ammunition each. As mentioned, Headstamps, Type, and Date all contribute to their worth.

 

[FLHTCUI]

Any input is good thanks! Just wanted a general idea - Even if the headstamps were seen - still not that valuable Maybe in another 100 years!

Ok, I'll bite.
They are worth whatever you can get for them.
Now if you asked for an appraisal, then maybe you might generate more interest.
Just my .02 opinion today.
Rob

 

[Red Dawg]

Thanks guys - I think I'd be more interested in the history of some of these then sell any for any amount. Back in the day when surplus was cheap, I was going to fire these off but glad I never did! If I had an appraisal I would just find someone to come take a look.