Identifying surplus ammo

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kaz1961
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Identifying surplus ammo

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I have an unopened spam can of ammo that I am looking to sell. How can I determine what I have by the can markings?
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http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinAmmoID01.htm#Packaging

This answered the same question for me!
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According the the chart I referenced above,yours is steel core light ball (steel core does NOT make it AP)
Made in 1971
440 rounds.
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Russian Light Ball, 1972 made. Factory 188 Novosibirsk. 440 rnds in paper packs of 20. Steel case that are copper washed.
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Sorry POWDER is dated 1971,the cartridge itself was assembeled in 1972 as mentioned by joe7170
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How much do you want for the can?

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Nice silver point. Have shot that. God Bless America. Pro Libertate Patria
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bunkysdad wrote:How much do you want for the can?

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I honestly have no idea what it sells for. Cant find any for sale. What is a fair price? Can I even ship this stuff legally?
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Still looking to sell this ammo. Can someone give me an idea of what to ask for it? I cant find any like it for sale to gauge the value of it. I am in the peoples republic of NY, are there any hoops I need to jump through to sell this? TIA for any help.
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It's selling for 30-40 cents per cartridge right now, so about $150 for the can.

If you live near me I would gladly pick it up and give it a good home. :whistle:
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I live in NY so its quite a road trip for you, AMCHornet! I am going to list it in the forum for sale section. I would rsther sell it to someone here.
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Listed in for sale section for $150.
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Nice ammo. Corrosive primer, clean after use. Have shoot cases through NEW, almost as good as Yellow Tip HB. God Bless America. Pro Libertate Patria.
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