copper shell bullet

Luther1911

February 10, 2014 17:04

I have some copper shells that are stamped on the head with, 28 40 or 30 40, P207 and VHB1, can any one tell be what they are for and if they have any value?
Thank you,

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  Luther1911

  February 10, 2014 17:11

  I should add they are still loaded with what looks like copper bullets.

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  toad67

  February 10, 2014 17:13

  I'm assuming you mean that you have some loaded ammunition, with brass cases and some sort of bullet in them, and that the numbers that you're referring to are stamped on the base around the primer? Pics would help but sounds like mostly old military ammo and not worth anything more than plinking ammo, unless berdan primed then junk unless you have a lot of it.

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  Cheechako

  February 10, 2014 17:22

  They are probably copper washed or copper plated steel cases. Check them with a magnet. The same with the bullet.

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  Luther1911

  February 10, 2014 18:32

  yes, a magnet will stick to them, thank you, but are they a 30 cal round or what? and yes it is stamped on the primer end, thr bullet mic's about 0.320

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  Luther1911

  February 10, 2014 18:35

  can I shoot them through a 30-06?

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  perry shooter

  February 10, 2014 18:45

  .320 in a .308 bore I think not as to shooting them unless you just want to do it ONCE KABOOM

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  11b6r

  February 10, 2014 19:19

  Luther- we do not have enough information to tell you what you have- except it probably is NOT 30-06. Steel cartridge cases were used in some of the Communist ammo such as .72x54R, 7.62x39, and some of the 8mm Mauser ammo from the same countries. NONE of which can be safely fired in a 30-06. If you post photo of the ammo (see the sticky on posting photos?) we may be able to make a good guess at it.

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  TRAP55

  February 10, 2014 22:59

  Headstamp codes say 1940 Germany, most likely 8x57mm Mauser. Need some pics.

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