New member with a question.............

[M1 Carbine]

Over the years, I have collected a number of antique shot shells made by various manufacturers. Recently, I acquired some 30 cal. M1 carbine ammo and have no idea of it's background or value. Since the folks on this site seem to be very well informed about all things M1 Carbine, etc., I thought I would give you a shout and see what insights you could provide. Who knows, maybe someone will have an interest in this ammo or tell me it is a good investment or item to use for trade for other ammo. The 50-round boxes are in pristine shape and are labeled;
in red .... repackaged P.C 7-44
in black..... 50 cartridges
Carbine, Caliber, 30 M-1
Ammunition Lot 21347
Kings Mills Ordinance Plant
Thanks for any insights you may provide; I have been impressed with the information
available on this site; who knows, I just may get into collecting military items. Again, thanks for any help you can give a newbe.

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[imarangemaster]

Not particularly rare. I have four boxes for $100, for sale on the sale forum for a couple months!

[USGI]

Welcome to the site! I've got (1) box of Kings Mills (Peters Cartridge Co.) that I bought 8 years ago for $15. I think it's neat just because it's WWII ammo. I've got several other boxes of WWII Carbine ammo that I've paid anywhere from $7.50 to $20.00 a box for. I think it's probably worth $35 or a bit more to someone who doesn't have any and is looking for it, especially in clean, bright condition - more yet if the boxes are still sealed (even more if in a sealed can). If you work at it you could probably sell it, but since you collect, why not just keep it? - Bob

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Welcome,

Your names fits right into the context of our forum. I would have thought that name had been taken.

As stated your ammo is nice but not really rare. If you click on the Quartermasters Store banner above, it will go to the sales area. On page two is imarangemaster's listing. A few years back I picked some up for a bit less then current commercial ammo. I just shot it up.

But while you are here, go through some of the posts to see what our forum is about. Questions, answers as best we can come up with, pictures, and a bit of light hearted joking.

I hope you enjoy and participate on the forum.

Jim