30 cal sealed can of AP ammo

[shlo812]

So my bro-in-law recently inherited a handful of these 30 cal AP ammo cans still completely sealed. The one pictured below is an idea of the condition that they're all in. He's trying to get an idea of value on them, but I don't know a lot about surplus ammo. Is there any info or resources someone could point me to?

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[Certaindeaf]

So my bro-in-law recently inherited a handful of these 30 cal AP ammo cans still completely sealed. The one pictured below is an idea of the condition that they're all in. He's trying to get an idea of value on them, but I don't know a lot about surplus ammo. Is there any info or resources someone could point me to?

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Call some mlitary collectors and or museums. Barring that I'd just add $100 to the going rate of black tip for the unopened cans but that's just me.

 

[Dozer99]

Lot 13388 would put it somewhere in the middle of WWII so it's going to be corrosive ammo. The last Lake City lot number for WWII was 13699

From a collector stand point I would pay about $150-200 at the upper end (however your can pictured has some rust on the can so the price should reflect that) , but from a shooters standpoint I would pass due to the ammo being corrosive.

By the way, does the bottom of the can have more rust (they usually do) than the top shows? If so this will cause mildew inside the can and the bandoliers will rot faster due to the moisture. The cartridges might have a green color on them as well as they start to break down. The enbloc clips will all be good however.

 

[shlo812]

Thanks for the info. That's much appreciated.

The bottom of the can is actually in better condition than the top of the can so hopefully that's a good sign.

 

[lpnwhunter]

So my bro-in-law recently inherited a handful of these 30 cal AP ammo cans still completely sealed. The one pictured below is an idea of the condition that they're all in. He's trying to get an idea of value on them, but I don't know a lot about surplus ammo. Is there any info or resources someone could point me to?

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if you figured out a price. i would like to buy one or two cans from you or your brother in law

 

[shlo812]

I don't think he's actively looking to sell. I'll ask him and let you know if he wants to though.

 

[solv3nt]

I think I paid about $200/can last time around a few years back.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I would also be interested in a can or two if he decides to sell!

 

[lpnwhunter]

i would like to buy one for myself if you have any left

 

[Certaindeaf]

I just sold mine.. corrosive, loose. Favorite all around round back in my Montana days.

 

[crossbow5]

I sold a sealed can a couple years ago for $200. It was Norwegian made in the 1950's.

 

[JuglansRegia]

Pulled black tip projectiles go for at least $1 a piece.