Yardsale ammo...

[thequintessentialman]

Out with the wife Sat morning hitting some yard sales. Although I usually go reluctantly, I've scored a few things over the years including a vz23 Czech 8mm Mauser and an AR-7. So Sat. this one house has a box of old ammo and after a few minutes I start talking price. It was several boxes of Winchester 12ga #6, box of 30-06, and several dozen loose 7.62x39 laying in the bottom (There was also one plane white box with the ammo type and "Made in Russia".) Also one something that looks like 45 long colt but need to clean it up a bit. The 7.62x39 has a little rust (and dirt) on it I guess from sitting in someone's garage for 20 years. I also found a box of Winchester 40 S&W Black Talon SXT under everything else. Don't think I got too hurt for $20.

So a couple of things come out of this:
Since the 7.62 is steel and a little rusty (and dirty), is it still safe to shoot after I dust off with some 0000 steel wool? I have an AR chambered in 7.62x39 that's a lot of fun to shoot.
How is a good way to connect the Black Talon with someone that appreciates its value? Or do I just keep it for my budding antique gun collection?

 

[BRD@66]

You done good. Tell me about the .40 Black Talon. I'm 30 miles NNW of Austin.

 

[Dawico]

A little surface rust on the steel cases is no problem.

More than that and they may be dangerous to fire.

 

[Southpaw]

I always say I'm going to stop by yard sales, then I don't.

 

[majormadmax]

You would not believe some of the shitty-looking 7.62x39 I've run through my Polish AKMS...without any problems!

 

[45tex]

My wife's God parents were in a hostage situation in the 90's. The only weapon available was a S&W .45 revolver loaded with WWII era .45acp. He had it only because he was going to clean it. Confronted the BG near their front door. BG pointed a snubby .38 and he put him down with a second world war gun and ammo. One shot stop. I like to shoot old ammo.

 

[stdavies]

Great buy I still have a box of 45 acp in black Talon


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[orbitup]

I have some 44mag Black Talon.