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Emtymag
PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:57 am  Reply with quote



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2 9/16. Box is kinda beat up and is labeled #6 and only contains 13 #4’s but, it was free.

If I’m reading the date code correctly it’s from 1936.

Another one for the display shelf.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:43 pm  Reply with quote
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I would've grabbed 'em too!!!!!! Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:53 pm  Reply with quote



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Very cool, how do you read the date on the box?

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Emtymag
PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:14 pm  Reply with quote



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There are some numbers in ink on one of the box flaps and I googled them.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:43 pm  Reply with quote
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I have a box of those too! I didn't realize they were that old. Shocked

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:03 pm  Reply with quote
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The box shows roll crimps but the shells look like folded crimps with the data stickers on the ends (#4 shot). I won't shoot the roll crimped shells, have some that look brand new but got a dud after a couple that boomed okay. I am told the folded crimps are post-WWII and should be fine.

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Zrexxer
PostPosted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:18 am  Reply with quote



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Emtymag wrote:
If I’m reading the date code correctly it’s from 1936.


Is it just my eyes, or are shells and the picture on the box ribbed plastic hulls? If so, I don't think Remington introduced plastic hulls until 1960.

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ROMAC
PostPosted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:33 am  Reply with quote



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They are the ribbed paper shells with the paper sticker on top with the shot size, dram equivalent etc... stamped on it which cover and seals the paper crimp.
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Zrexxer
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That's a new one on me, then. I guess all the paper hulls I've ever seen were smooth.

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Savage16
PostPosted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:18 am  Reply with quote
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When did Remington switch to 2 3/4 in? I have a box that's almost identical but they are 2 3/4in, 1 1/4 4's 3 1/2 dram magnums with RX16C-MAG stamped on the box

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Lewis295
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very cool find!
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hayseed
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I don't need the shells. I just like the old box. Sweet
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Dave in Maine
PostPosted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:15 pm  Reply with quote



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The box and the shells don't match. The shells have a fold crimp covered with the paper sticker. The box shows roll-crimped shells with the overshot card/paper showing the load. You can use the shells and they're probably still good.
Still cool.

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