Zebedee Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Hi, An elderly friend of mine has approx 200 old paper case rolled turnover lead shot 10g cartridges. Most are Eley Gastight in assorted large shot sizes. I would estimate they are 1950s vintage. They have been stored in dry conditions but some of the metal is showing corrosion. He no longer has a 10g shotgun to test fire a few but in my opinion they would still go bang as they should do 🙂 I am aware that lead shot is no longer legal for wildfowling but thought this was probably the best part of the forum to get an answer to a question on 10g cartridges. Are these cartridges collectible or sellable? Any advice would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Definitely sellable,The ones I've seen on Holts sealed bid sales always go for more than I want to pay ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-H Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Collectable there is a thread on this forum somewhere for cartridge collectors. p.m farmboy91 he may be able to help you with this 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Following I have an unopened sealed box and another half box2 5/8” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 are these home loads ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Stephen-H said: Collectable there is a thread on this forum somewhere for cartridge collectors. p.m farmboy91 he may be able to help you with this 👍 Cheers @Stephen-H @Zebedee you have a pm 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebedee Posted August 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 17 hours ago, Stephen-H said: Collectable there is a thread on this forum somewhere for cartridge collectors. p.m farmboy91 he may be able to help you with this 👍 Thanks Stephen. Farmboy has contacted me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebedee Posted August 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 13 hours ago, derbyduck said: are these home loads ? I know that the old gentleman who owns them hasn't done any home loading. I would think they were probably loaded by one of the many small gunshops there were in Norfolk 70 odd years ago. Probably cheaper to write the shot size on than buy printed versions. I will ask if he can remember where he got them from next time I speak to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 6 hours ago, Zebedee said: I know that the old gentleman who owns them hasn't done any home loading. I would think they were probably loaded by one of the many small gunshops there were in Norfolk 70 odd years ago. Probably cheaper to write the shot size on than buy printed versions. I will ask if he can remember where he got them from next time I speak to him. yes that could be right,thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 In my experience these are not homeloads. Would be interesting to know case length. I am guessing they are 2 5/8 or 2 7/8” chambered. It was common practice to print the shot size on the overshot card. Overall these do not look to be in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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