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21 May 2015, 06:52
333_OKH
Vintage 44 Auto Mag
Please take a look at this box of 44 Auto Mag ammo that I have had for a considerable amount of time...well 10-15 years. It has two price tags on it..50 and 100, but I put no relevance on that.

How collectable is this and if so what value is it 'typically' getting? I know it is about what a person is willing to pay, but more need to know typical. I do not need it in my collection, but dammit...Dirty Harry has me addicted to it. Man the box is heavy and I love the slightly rolled over JHP on the nose.











21 May 2015, 06:54
333_OKH
I just counted the cartridges from the photos that my wife sent to me while off on work and it actually appears there is 49? or did I count wrong?

Dammit, someone took one for a collection huh? Not me.
21 May 2015, 07:25
J_Zola
I got fifty. No idea on the price.
23 May 2015, 07:22
steyrsteve
Your box does not have a high collector value due to it being in such poor condition.
Like cars and guns and most everything else, ammo boxes in better condition sell for a higher price than those in lesser condition.
Value? I have no idea, although a ,44 Auto Mag owner might be looking for some shooting stuff.
Not trying to insult you, just giving my opinion.


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23 May 2015, 08:51
333_OKH
quote:
Originally posted by steyrsteve:
Your box does not have a high collector value due to it being in such poor condition.
Like cars and guns and most everything else, ammo boxes in better condition sell for a higher price than those in lesser condition.
Value? I have no idea, although a ,44 Auto Mag owner might be looking for some shooting stuff.
Not trying to insult you, just giving my opinion.



Agreed...there just isnt that much Auto Mag out there. I have some 357 Auto Mag too
26 May 2015, 11:34
eagle27
Yep 50 in the box and if I happen to own one of those Auto Mags a genuine box full like that would be worth paying good bucks for.
01 January 2016, 20:43
Grumulkin
quote:
Originally posted by 333_OKH:
Please take a look at this box of 44 Auto Mag ammo that I have had for a considerable amount of time...well 10-15 years. It has two price tags on it..50 and 100, but I put no relevance on that.

How collectable is this and if so what value is it 'typically' getting? I know it is about what a person is willing to pay, but more need to know typical. I do not need it in my collection, but dammit...Dirty Harry has me addicted to it. Man the box is heavy and I love the slightly rolled over JHP on the nose.


I sold some cartridges not quite as obscure as yours but the boxes and cartridges were pristine. I put them on Gunbroker and got $8.00 each plus $15 shipping.

As mentioned, the box isn't that good but if someone had a 44 Automag they would probably pay well for it. If I had them, I'd probably put them on Gunbroker from $10 to $15 each plus $15 to $20 shipping. It would probably take awhile to sell but I wouldn't be surprised if you got that for them.
08 March 2016, 06:57
b0400879
quote:
Originally posted by 333_OKH:
How collectable is this and if so what value is it 'typically' getting? I know it is about what a person is willing to pay, but more need to know typical.


Little collector interest because depicted rounds & box are garden-variety CDM: Cartouches Deportivos del Mexico (Mexican Sporting Cartridges) from early-mid 70's.
On the opposite extreme: Orig Norma .44 AMP ammo from a slightly earlier era is much better in all regards.

Pls shoot me a PM if this ratty ol' box o' wett-bakk ammo needs a new home.

Regards