How old do ya think these are?
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
Take as many as you have at that price.
Late 50's early 60's?
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Late 50's early 60's?
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
Sixgun would know
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
I think you are in the right ballpark. This box came with the rifle when I bought it about 15 years ago, a Winchester Mod 70. I believe it was probably the only box of shells the old guy ever had with the rifle since he bought it new, and the serial # puts the rifle as a 1959. There are 4 rounds left in the box.arjunky wrote:Take as many as you have at that price.
Late 50's early 60's?
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
I remember as a kid, a lot of the .22 I bought back then was Western.
I think it was 85 cents a box.
I think it was 85 cents a box.
Re: How old do ya think these are?
I think $20-$25/box as what I paid for 375 factory loads. I think the guy was just getting rid of the ammo after selling his gun. None were quite that old though.
Cool box.
Cool box.
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
Ted, did you get a deer with your 45/70? I saw a some older boxes like that in a gunshop last month and cant remember where it was. Sure brings back memories seeing stuff like ghat.
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
The online inflation calculator says $6.50 in 1959 dollars is $52.04 in 2014 dollars.
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
exactly right, the dollar has decreased in value that much. it truly is worth Less.claybob86 wrote:The online inflation calculator says $6.50 in 1959 dollars is $52.04 in 2014 dollars.
Claybob, pls post a link to that calc, tnx
Re: How old do ya think these are?
There should be a numeric and alpha code stamped on the box tab(s) or on the side. If you provide the code, I can tell you the Month, Year, Production Line and sometimes another factor.
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
Grizz wrote:exactly right, the dollar has decreased in value that much. it truly is worth Less.claybob86 wrote:The online inflation calculator says $6.50 in 1959 dollars is $52.04 in 2014 dollars.
Claybob, pls post a link to that calc, tnx
http://www.usinflationcalculator.com/
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
No, I never saw a legal buck all season. Saw lots of young bucks, but they have to have 4 points on one side to be legal. Looks good for the future though.3leggedturtle wrote:Ted, did you get a deer with your 45/70? I saw a some older boxes like that in a gunshop last month and cant remember where it was. Sure brings back memories seeing stuff like ghat.
It's missing one of the end flaps Joe, but I'll look at it tonight when I get home and see if there's any code on it.86er wrote:There should be a numeric and alpha code stamped on the box tab(s) or on the side. If you provide the code, I can tell you the Month, Year, Production Line and sometimes another factor.
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
I found this box at the range in LC a few months ago
The back says "Canadian Industries Limited"
The back says "Canadian Industries Limited"
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
CIL, Dominion, Imperial ..... that was some goooood ammo. I miss the Canadian stuff I shot up a way back when.
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
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I used to like the C-I-L CF ammo, for my deer rifle(s), back in the early 70's - it was inexpensive (compared to Winchester/Western or Remington), performed well on game, and was accurate enough.
At the time, I liked the "inexpensive" part best, raising 3 kids.
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I used to like the C-I-L CF ammo, for my deer rifle(s), back in the early 70's - it was inexpensive (compared to Winchester/Western or Remington), performed well on game, and was accurate enough.
At the time, I liked the "inexpensive" part best, raising 3 kids.
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
I have fired a lot of that CIL ammo. My Dad used to work at the factory where it was made and could get factory seconds. Usually nothing major especially the shotgun ammo. They usually had either a bad crimp or double stamped shot size. I still have a few around.
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Re: How old do ya think these are?
Claybob,
here's a current affairs article that underscores the point in a novel way:
http://govtslaves.info/dollar-lost-97-value-stamps/
here's a current affairs article that underscores the point in a novel way:
http://govtslaves.info/dollar-lost-97-value-stamps/
Re: How old do ya think these are?
86er, here's the lot stamp from the inside of the end flap.
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