Found some Very Old Cartridges @ my Grandfathers - now what?

[pgtr]

In the process of cleaning out my grandfather's old house I found some miscellaneous old cartridges. I could use some help in a very rough idea of value and where/how would be a convenient way to sell the lot (as a whole, not broken up) if it has a modest value. It's an odd variety and much of the lead is pretty darn 'flaky'. Thanks for any input anyone can offer.

Here are some pix...

Everything:


Left 2 are rimfire with U on the bottom, Next is WRACO 32 SL and last is REM UMC 25-20


Left to Right is WRACO 44 SCF, REM-UMC 44 S&W, PETERS 44 S&WR, USCCO 17


Left to Right is WRACO 38 S&W, PETERS 38 S&W, unmarked, WRACO 7.65 LUGER


These all appear to be .52 cal or possibly 50 cal RIMFIRE. I just can't absolutely meaure them that accurately. Possibly a Spencer .52 ... ? They are marked "H" on the bottom.


Finally this is a box such as it is. Top appears to be missing. ".32 Smith and Wesson Smokeless Lead Bullets Winchester Make". On the other side is the Winchester logo and some small numbers "627   9-15"

[marlinman93]

The boxed ammo of .32S&W wont be worth much due to how common it is, and lack of a complete box. The others have various values that could be worth quite a bit, especially if you want to split them up. Most collectors want to buy individual cartridges, and pay more that way. When sold as a group, they know they'll resell what they don't need, so they pay less per cartridge.
 Your best reference is to check the online auctions like Auction Arms and Gunbroker to see what similar cartridges are going for. That's also the best way to maximize what you could get for them by selling there.

[pgtr]

Thanks,

When I have some time I'll look into those. I realize I won't get as much as a 'lot' vs separate but it will be more convenient and faster for me. Not trying to maximize a price - I'll be happy with anything reasonable for the lot and move on. Thanks again.

The boxed ammo of .32S&W wont be worth much due to how common it is, and lack of a complete box. The others have various values that could be worth quite a bit, especially if you want to split them up. Most collectors want to buy individual cartridges, and pay more that way. When sold as a group, they know they'll resell what they don't need, so they pay less per cartridge.
 Your best reference is to check the online auctions like Auction Arms and Gunbroker to see what similar cartridges are going for. That's also the best way to maximize what you could get for them by selling there.