WW2 303 Headstamped 1944 & 7.62x51 Pictures added

[Samson]

I have recently came across 4 boxes of factory WW2 303 ammo (48 rounds ) per box.Each round is still sealed in factory boxes and is head stamped 1944 D/Z.I also have 200 plus rounds of 7.62x51 mm Ball c21(160 rds still in sealed boxes).Iam looking for a value on these so I may post on CGN's EE for sale.Thanks Samson Pictures available

7.62x51

 

[Samson]

7.62x51 also added

 

[Hotwheels81]

head stamped 1944 D/Z.I

think from india? does the box say D.I.M Mk VIIz I.G. Canada?
1944 DI Z
boxer primed nitro celulose possibly, just bought a box from the local gun shop for $36.

 

[Samson]

The 4 boxes that I have are marked the same as you have said.I think for that price Iam best to keep them.Thank Samson India ?

 

[JP]

Sold a bunch of the .303 recently for $25.00 a box.

 

[Hotwheels81]

yes India, h*tp://www.dave-cushman.net/shot/303headstamps.html

 

[Samson]

303

I thought they may have been worth more.Thats why CGN is a great place for advice .Might as well just leave them in storage.Thanks Samson

 

[.Ben]

interesting old stuff, post up some pics!....

 

[Samson]

Pictures posted

 

[green]

The .303" was made by Defence Industries (DI) a crown corporation run by CIL. It is Boxer primed nc.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

It is worth at least the price of the cheapest commercial .303 Br and .308 Winchester.

The DA .303 is among the very best ever made. The suggestion it is Indian is off-the-mark. The Canadian factories never reverted to the British specification of mercuric primers, sticks of cordite and other silly propellants. They used modern contemporary ammunition techniques with noncorrosive primers and stable ball/stick powder. Very good stuff. BTW, my father's Long Branch sniper rifle hit a cold barrel zero V-Bull at 800yds with crate-standard issue ball just like yours.

The IVI is Canadian government military issue. Some of those lots in the mid-70's were pure $hite, with undersized or eccentric bullets, and indifferent quality control. Don't try to shoot it for accuracy!

 

[Samson]

Surplus Ammo

I may as well leave them in storage as I have 3 Lee-Enfields.Thanks for all of the info.I know that they are hard to get and was trying to make a buck.The 7.62x51 I have no rifle for as of yet! Thanks Samson

 

[Ganderite]

The "Z" on a 303 headstamp means it is nitro cellulose, not cordite.

 

[Samson]

going to EE exchange

Still looking for a price on the ammo I have for sale.200 plus rounds 7.62x51.All will be on the EE this week.

 

[Hotwheels81]

The suggestion it is Indian is off-the-mark.

sorry the headstamp pictured for this ammo on the below website was misleading
http://www.dave-cushman.net/shot/303headstamps.html

 

[bearhunter]

The powder used in those cartridges is quite likely BLC or 3031. Very consistent and stable powders for their time. BLC is the predecessor of BLC2.

 

[Samson]

I have yet tried the 303 in my Enfield,but I think and it sounds like they will work fine.The 7.62X51 i dont have a gun for.

 

[Samson]

Ammo

Thanks for all of the replys ,but what are these worth if I post them for sale on EE.Thanks Samson.Idont mind keeping the 303 but wont mind making a deal on the 7.62X51

 

[olegs69]

325$ is a bit pricey for the 7.62 methinks.

 

[Samson]

ammo

Thats why I put best offer.I wont sell to cheap.Just put them back in storage.Iam no different than anyone else.Just trying to make some cash so I can spend more on CGN.Samson