wtr100 Posted April 23, 2018 at 05:04 PM Share Posted April 23, 2018 at 05:04 PM Going though a box of misc shooting stuff from my late father in law I came across half dozen all brass shotgun shells with a wax and cardboard seal on the end. The cardboard are printed some O and some OO so I'm assuming these are buck shot. Base is simply stamped 12 GA No idea the vintage on these. Are they worth anything? Otherwise they're just cool to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermgk Posted April 23, 2018 at 05:29 PM Share Posted April 23, 2018 at 05:29 PM I can tell you that all brass shells were made from 1879-1949 by Winchester. Those should be marked such, Winchester. I also think you could by brass empties for self loading both during that time and after that, even until now. How much patina do they have? Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Power Posted April 23, 2018 at 06:01 PM Share Posted April 23, 2018 at 06:01 PM Brass 12g shells are still made. They are good to keep in mag-fed semi auto mags so you don't get any crimping of the rounds during extended storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragsbo Posted April 23, 2018 at 06:52 PM Share Posted April 23, 2018 at 06:52 PM Depending on how old and who made them, I am sure some collectors would be interested in them. Problem would be finding them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeckler Posted April 23, 2018 at 08:35 PM Share Posted April 23, 2018 at 08:35 PM Depending on how old and who made them, I am sure some collectors would be interested in them. Problem would be finding them http://www.rtgammo.com/These guys buy vintage ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOPPER Posted April 23, 2018 at 09:30 PM Share Posted April 23, 2018 at 09:30 PM The only time I have seen anyone using all brass 12 ga. shell's is in a breach loading black powder shotgun shooting trap. They might have some value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconSorcerer Posted April 24, 2018 at 06:53 PM Share Posted April 24, 2018 at 06:53 PM Are you throwing them away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtr100 Posted April 24, 2018 at 06:59 PM Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 at 06:59 PM Are you throwing them away? nope - they're too cool for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconSorcerer Posted April 24, 2018 at 07:16 PM Share Posted April 24, 2018 at 07:16 PM Some people still use them... (me) The would shoot real nice in my Remington 1894... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous too Posted April 25, 2018 at 02:03 AM Share Posted April 25, 2018 at 02:03 AM If you unloaded them they would make great re-useable poppers or louder blanks if you add some powder and cork the end. I'd take them, but it's much easier for me to buy primer popper shells with no powder, wad, or shot in them from Fiochii. Your shells could be from WWI. Paper shells wouldn't hold up in the wet trenches. I do know someone who would want them. He wouldn't pay much for them. I should see him Thursday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconSorcerer Posted April 25, 2018 at 02:08 PM Share Posted April 25, 2018 at 02:08 PM I got dibs already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous too Posted April 25, 2018 at 02:31 PM Share Posted April 25, 2018 at 02:31 PM That's OK with me. One less thing for me to remember and that guy doesn't need more stuff in his clubhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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