Northernshot Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 3 hours ago, matone said: Is this a Canuck ? Couldn`t get a good shot of the headstamp ! Yes, that is a Canuck for sure. Your shell was made in Montreal, Canada. This is what your head stamp should look like. I have seen other shells made in Canada that were being made for Great Britain gun manufacturers durring the 70's as well. I will see if I can find an example and share later if there is interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just now, Northernshot said: Yes, that is a Canuck for sure. Your shell was made in Montreal, Canada. This is what your head stamp should look like. I have seen other shells made in Canada that were being made for Great Britain gun manufacturers durring the 70's as well. I will see if I can find an example and share later if there is interest. Thankyou,that`s the headstamp ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Here is one I just found that may have interest to some. It is a Skinners shell (Toronto Canada) specially loaded for Holland & Holland, London. Has anyone seen any of these pop up in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 As a casual cartridge collector/Holland and Holland enthusiast I would love to find one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 @Northernshot do you have many smaller loaders over there or cartridges that were loaded up by larger manufacturers with smaller shops names printed on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 25 minutes ago, London Best said: As a casual cartridge collector/Holland and Holland enthusiast I would love to find one of those! It is unfortunate we are so far away. I would have traded for another English shell of interest. I think I probably have a couple of these in my possession. I have always looked for English paper shells when I was growing up and going to the gun shows with my dad. He was looking for English doubles at the shows, and with my paper route money, I would pick up a few cartridges each time I went. The good old days. 39 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: @Northernshot do you have many smaller loaders over there or cartridges that were loaded up by larger manufacturers with smaller shops names printed on? We see some from time to time, but not many that I can think of off hand. I'll look through some of my shells later and see if anything pops out you might like to see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 A very kind offer but unfortunately not practical in this day and age. Even face to face would cause problems at the airport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, London Best said: A very kind offer but unfortunately not practical in this day and age. Even face to face would cause problems at the airport! Very true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 37 minutes ago, Northernshot said: We see some from time to time, but not many that I can think of off hand. I'll look through some of my shells later and see if anything pops out you might like to see.. Thanks, i love items that have come from an independent shop etc. Nice thinking that you have a little peice of history in your hands and there's probably not that many if any left. 15 minutes ago, London Best said: A very kind offer but unfortunately not practical in this day and age. Even face to face would cause problems at the airport! Can you imagine, even covid-19 aside trying to explain you were meeting at an airport to swap shotgun cartridges 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: Thanks, i love items that have come from an independent shop etc. Nice thinking that you have a little peice of history in your hands and there's probably not that many if any left. Can you imagine, even covid-19 aside trying to explain you were meeting at an airport to swap shotgun cartridges 😂 I have seen 'Eley - Hudson Bay' cartridges in the past (unfortunately I do not have any). There were also shells made for Sears Canada as well as the Eaton's Canada department stores. Here is Eaton's own branding the 'EATONIA' that were only sold through the T.Eaton Co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 12 minutes ago, Northernshot said: I have seen 'Eley - Hudson Bay' cartridges in the past (unfortunately I do not have any). There were also shells made for Sears Canada as well as the Eaton's Canada department stores. Here is Eaton's own branding the 'EATONIA' that were only sold through the T.Eaton Co. That box is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Now they are different! That head crimp is something else isn`t it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Here is a box sold in 'Canadian Tire stores' only. Supreme shells were made by Winchester in the USA. Here is a box of shells only sold through 'Pro Hardware' stores in Canada. These were made by CIL in Montreal Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Couple more Dominion boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Like the headstamps on those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 I have an unopened slab if 250 eley fourlong paper cased 410 cartridges is there much of a value for these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, archi said: I have an unopened slab if 250 eley fourlong paper cased 410 cartridges is there much of a value for these? Unfortunately we don’t allow valuation threads, Think of a price you would be happy with and put them in the sales section. If this turns into a bidding type post then yours will be removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 I have a couple Eley Gastight shells that have Curtis's & Harvey's 'Diamond Powder' being advertised on the case. Does anyone know the age of these. I was thinking about 1910? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 Some old brass cases ! Any ideas on age ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 3 hours ago, matone said: Some old brass cases ! Any ideas on age ? Wow, those are awesome. Wish I had those in my collection. I have never seen an all brass case with a Purdey HS before.Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 I think the patent No 2090 was Kynoch's. I have a 'grouse ejecto'r similar to your Purdey. I'll see if I can post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, Northernshot said: I think the patent No 2090 was Kynoch's. I have a 'grouse ejecto'r similar to your Purdey. I'll see if I can post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernshot Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Just going through some of my brass and found a Boss & Co. top wad on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Similar headstamp on this Eley Deep Shell ,shown with a Mullerite Grey Seal Silver Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 03/06/2020 at 23:04, Northernshot said: I have a couple Eley Gastight shells that have Curtis's & Harvey's 'Diamond Powder' being advertised on the case. Does anyone know the age of these. I was thinking about 1910? Can't seem to find that headstamp, although the London ones I can find are atleast 100 years old. 6 hours ago, Northernshot said: Just going through some of my brass and found a Boss & Co. top wad on one. This one is 1924-1927 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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