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I need some loose Winchester make .40-60 WCF cartridges to fill this box. I would like to have four plus. It’s always nice to have a few loose ones for display, etc.
I call myself a collector as it sounds better than hoarder
Bill,
I have three loose rounds of the same stamp and primer as yours. You can have them for the shipping cost if you want if that helps. I assume I can send them US mail ? I also have an old full box with no head stamp and another full head stamped box. They aren’t going anywhere so you can check Cody first. Tom
Ammunition cannot be shipped via USPS, regardless of the vintage. Ammunition must be shipped by commercial carrier, such as Fedex or UPS. If you declare the contents of the box, an ORM D sticker will be applied, which probably affects shipping costs. I have also discovered that local shipping stores will not take ammo or guns for shipment.
GMC(SW) - USN Retired 1978 - 2001
November 7, 2015
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Roundsworth said
Ammunition cannot be shipped via USPS, regardless of the vintage. Ammunition must be shipped by commercial carrier, such as Fedex or UPS. If you declare the contents of the box, an ORM D sticker will be applied, which probably affects shipping costs. I have also discovered that local shipping stores will not take ammo or guns for shipment.
As I understand it UPS has some onerous stipulations for shipping ammunition. Last I heard it could be done but they want you to think an FFL must be involved. Not sure if FedEx has jumped on this bandwagon but I know they were considering it. USPS may be the best way to ship guns but they don’t allow live ammunition. If you want a dirty look fill a large flat rate USPS box with lead ingots.
Mike
Roundsworth said
Ammunition cannot be shipped via USPS, regardless of the vintage. Ammunition must be shipped by commercial carrier, such as Fedex or UPS. If you declare the contents of the box, an ORM D sticker will be applied, which probably affects shipping costs. I have also discovered that local shipping stores will not take ammo or guns for shipment.
So much for that idea. Not worth the shipping headache. T/R
TR, thank you for the kind offer. Shipping regulations make it too difficult
I call myself a collector as it sounds better than hoarder
TR said
Roundsworth said
Ammunition cannot be shipped via USPS, regardless of the vintage. Ammunition must be shipped by commercial carrier, such as Fedex or UPS. If you declare the contents of the box, an ORM D sticker will be applied, which probably affects shipping costs. I have also discovered that local shipping stores will not take ammo or guns for shipment.
So much for that idea. Not worth the shipping headache. T/R
I agree with Mike. I couldn’t even ship a battery back when it failed while still under warranty. I tried USPS, UPS and FedEx. You are not supposed to mail ammo in the USPS priority boxes.
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Bill Hockett said
I need some loose Winchester make .40-60 WCF cartridges to fill this box. I would like to have four plus. It’s always nice to have a few loose ones for display, etc.
Any luck, Bill?
Mike
I picked up one at Cody. Also bought a couple of sights. I always enjoy collecting antique Winchester sights.
I call myself a collector as it sounds better than hoarder
When I got to Cody I took my rifle case over to a TSA agent and we talked about the process to bring back ammo and a gun in the same case. Can be done. No more than 1 lb of ammo. Must be the same caliber. Must be in the original packaging. No loose rounds. Airline approved case. (must be at least hard plastic and have locks) Well I had 2 different calibers in original boxes and 1 loose round in yet another caliber. So I’ll see them soon. Case did not go home empty. I made a final payment on a gun I found in Greeley.
My loose cartridge is a WRACO 45-85. It does not say WCF. That means it is a WRACO for the 45-85-285 Colt, Marlin and Ballard. I’m tired of arguing with people about the difference between the 2. Yes, it is the same length as a Win 45-70.
Bill Hockett said
I picked up one at Cody. Also bought a couple of sights. I always enjoy collecting antique Winchester sights.
Bill, I may have a loose one but I will have to look.
Almost any common Winchester caliber was for sale at Cody. Saw lots of 45-70, 44 WCF, 38 WCF, 32-40, 38-55, 33 Win and 32 Spl for sale. Brass too. 22 Win WRF as low at $18 per 50. I bought some 45 Schofield and 45-55 carbine ammo.
You might want to check out Wards Auction I believe they ship via UPS if you still need a few cartridges.
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