I inherited a single shot 12 gauge break open shotgun and there were a box and a half of 2-3/4 shells with it. Is there any way to tell how old the ammo is? I've got a couple of pictures but can't figure out how to get them in the post.

I inherited a single shot 12 gauge break open shotgun and there were a box and a half of 2-3/4 shells with it. Is there any way to tell how old the ammo is? I've got a couple of pictures but can't figure out how to get them in the post.

 

Not really. That's about $7. Throw it away and buy new.

 

BTW, Use the "Click to Attach Files" buttton.

I'd shoot em.

Winchester introduced them in 1933. They look in good condition. If I decide to dispose of them, where can I do that safely?

I shoot ammo that has sat around since WWII, (as many on the forum do) I agree with J0n, I'd shoot it as long as it doesn't look suspicious.

Thanks. I've finished cleaning the 12 gauge and now need to have it checked out by a gunsmith before shooting it.

If it's old and in nice shape why shoot it or get rid of it? See if it has collectible value..maybe someone with a nice display case would at least want the boxes..get the gun checked out and buy new ammo..it's even made in USA

If it's old and in nice shape why shoot it or get rid of it? See if it has collectible value..maybe someone with a nice display case would at least want the boxes..get the gun checked out and buy new ammo..it's even made in USA

 

+1

That last pic doesn't look so good, I'd go with NOT shooting it personally as others have said..

I would keep it. It's got collector's value.

On 2/22/2011 at 12:06 AM, Rifleman1 said:

...Is there any way to tell how old the ammo is? ...

 

Just give the rounds a pinch test. If they crumble, don't use them.

 

I saw somebody post info about a 12 gauge Flex Hone in the Shotgun section. Looks like I could use it on this 75 year old barrel to get it cleaned up. It has some pitting.