Old Rifle Ammo: Collectible? (multiple pics)

[RichardInFlorida]

I have run into several different families emptying out their garages and come away with some older rifle ammo that might have some collectible value to it. I know some people like collecting old ammo, but I have no idea if any of these items may have any special value to them.

Any ideas on what values might be associated with the following:

.300 Weatherby Magnum UltraVelocity 180gr, 20 cartridges, box not in the best shape. Some cartridges have discoloration, but all appear good.

30-06 Remington Kleenbore 150gr Core Lokt; 13 cartridges, all in good condition

30-06 Sears 180gr soft point; box in very good condition, cartridges in excellent condition

30-06 Winchester Super Speed 110gr soft point; box in good condition, cartridges in excellent condition

30-06 Western SuperX Silvertip 220gr; box in very good condition; cartridges in very good condition

30-06 Western SuperX Power Point 220gr soft point; box and cartridges in good condition

 

[Ridgerunner665]

WOW...its been a long time since I have seen any of those labels...brings back fond memories.

I have no idea of their value...but they should be worth something.

 

[LAK]

Collectors generally want mint or near mint boxes. I don't collect old cartridges per se, although I do have some old 8x56MS etc laying around somewhere.

If I had a 30-06 I would certainly like those 220 grain cartridges though.

 

[jrfoxx]

Probly not worth a lot, as thy're not really all that old (40's at the oldest I'm thinking), but to the right person, you never know.It's not like theres problyt much of the old ammo and boxes floating around anymore, and as mentioned, to some, it brings back fond memories, so someone might want it, and be willing to pay extra, for that.Unfortunately, ammo collecting is an odd kinda thing, I've found out, as it depends on age, to some extent, but mostly rarity, and "modern" production ammo, in "normal" calibers doesnt really fall into that.I have a couple rounds of old military ammo from the early 1800's, in the 40-50 cal range, that are rimfire (or senterfire, but with no separate primer), and even they are only worth like a couple dollars at best.

Still neat to see, and as I said, put them up on Gunbroker, somone may want them for nostalgia.The tiger on the .300 magnum is prett cool looking, as that one I have never seen before.Regardless of value, I think old suff like that is still pretty neat, personally.

 

[JohnBT]

$40 to $65 ??? for new .300 Weatherby Magnum at Cabela's.

www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/0012675213378a.shtml