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Old ammo question

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My brother is a newbie with a metal detector. Recently he was in our backyard looking for things. About 6-8 inches down he found old .32 ACP (the bullets read ".32 Rem-UMC 7.65mm") rounds in the ground. Not one; not two rounds, but quite a few. The brass was lightly corroded, but the bullets were in perfect condition and appear to be nickel. I researched online and I found that military used.32 ACP rounds that were nickel plated (I live close to McGuire AFB/Ft. Dix).

 

Is there anyway to determine how old they are? Condition of the ammo?

 

We have lived here for almost 25 years and I know I didn't bury them....

 

Thanks,

 

Stone

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I believe that Air Force (or Army Air Corp) officers were issued 1903 Colts which were chambered in 7.65 (.32 ACP), so given your proximity to the military bases, there is a good chance that it may have been GI.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

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I believe that Air Force (or Army Air Corp) officers were issued 1903 Colts which were chambered in 7.65 (.32 ACP), so given your proximity to the military bases, there is a good chance that it may have been GI.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

Thanks. That is what I am thinking too. I am hoping my brother finds a buried pistol too. :) 

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Another mystery to my back yard.......my brother continued with his metal detector search and this time he found an unfired 30-06 rifle casing, but with the bullet was missing.

 

S.

maybe a parade blank. I have a few boxes of them.

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