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Offline coolmercury

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What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« on: July 18, 2020, 07:29:08 PM »
Bought a few tools at auction today, but my best buy was a pile of wood on top of an old cabinet and the contents for $2.00.  I frequently buy such wood as I do considerable woodworking and few ever bid against me. The contents didn't appear to be of any value, the only thing I could see were some old rags.  The cabinet was very deep and low so I had to get down on my knees to see inside.  Low and behold, three large ammo cans against the back wall.  Pulled them out, like new, just covered in a lot of dirt.  Opened them and the contents amounted to 1000 rounds of Remington 223 in the original boxes.  The price on each box of 20 was $4.95. :a102:

Offline jabberwoki

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2020, 07:50:13 PM »
Pix or it didn`t happen.
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2020, 08:52:47 PM »
Have no fear, will take some tomorrow.

Offline slip knot

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2020, 10:35:25 AM »
Damn, quite a bargain there.

Offline coolmercury

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2020, 03:06:49 PM »
Here is your picture!

Offline coolmercury

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2020, 03:11:43 PM »
The rest of the story includes the  the 1000 223, 60 5.56, 67 12 gage, 450 22LR and clips, cleaning kit and supplies.

Offline slip knot

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2020, 06:42:31 PM »
Quite a haul. The ammo is worth a few bucks right now.

Offline bmwrd0

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2020, 06:45:10 PM »
Looks like you found someones secret stash.

Offline Heiny57

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2020, 07:27:01 PM »
 :bravo_2:  :bravo_2:  :bravo_2:  :08:    That’s a score!!!!!!
MAGA

If you can’t fix it with a hammer, it must be electrical.

Offline jabberwoki

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2020, 08:23:35 PM »
To quote the immortal Mr Sulu.......Oh my!!
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

Offline walrus

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2020, 04:22:13 AM »
Holy shit

Offline coolmercury

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2020, 09:52:58 AM »
My once in a lifetime deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Offline Matt_T

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2020, 10:16:23 AM »
The ammo is worth a few bucks right now.

Could be serious money if the .223 are decent bullets. The good stuff seems to be at least double the price of FMJ.

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2020, 11:09:31 AM »
The ammo is worth a few bucks right now.

Could be serious money if the .223 are decent bullets. The good stuff seems to be at least double the price of FMJ.

Matt is right on the money with this.
How many grains and what type of bullet like FMJ or soft point? Knowing that could also help with dating the wonderful stash.

Offline gtermini

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Re: What a surprise and yes, I took them home.
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2020, 11:25:45 AM »
You know the universal rule of the universe is you need to buy a new gun in all of those calibers now?  :93: