MD finds 1960's theater.

Multiple days searching,still not bad.It was opened in the 60's and closed in the 90's. Oldest coin so far a 1965 dime.The whole vintage REM UMC .30 was a suprise.The Air Freshener is neat as the cover truly does look like late 70's early 80's.

 

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Keep in mind that cartridge is dangerous. Old gunpowder is unpredictable. You should take it to your local PD for proper disposal…Spark

 

Hmmm.

 

Yikes!

 

Yikes! is right, not to mention the degraded primer. We are talking ammunition found buried for no telling how long…(not bombs or grenades).

There are several actions you could take: to a PD or to a gun range that has disposal facilities.

You should not try to fire it in an appropriate caliber weapon. It could fire as a dud but actuate late.

You should not attempt to take it apart and dump the gunpowder nor should you throw it in the trash; someone else might get hairbrained ideas and try it themselves…imo…Spark. @rte … @potty dollar 1878

 

So I guess drilling out the primer, soaking it in water and removing the powder before making a keychain is frowned upon

 

The cartridge is fine as long as it's not fired I own 2 boxes of 7mm mouser rounds from WW2 that were in an extreme heat attic for God knows how long I've had them for two years actually fired one from a 7mm and all was good not that it's not dangerous don't get me wrong I was scared but you got a cool find

 

Ps. I had them looked at by a professional first before firing

 

My local range will take care of stuff like this in the proper way. Firing old ammo is risky. Not only to you but also to the weapon.

 

I know this is not coin related but I have been trying to get rid of several boxes of old shotgun shells. Called local cops twice, but keep getting disconnected. Anyone know who takes this stuff?

 

Presuming these have not been subjected to burial and/or the vagaries of the weather, give them to someone else who has a shotgun.

Or…Go to your local cop shop. Take the boxes of shells with you. Ask what to do and follow their advice. They will probably take them off your hands.

Or…Research a local gun range/skeet range and call them for instruction.

All of this is basically old school, but this is what is needed for proper disposal. If you end up giving them, make sure they know the shells are old and may be unreliable…imo…Spark

 

Thanks for the feedback. Our local gun club only accepts ammo from members. The police say they only have a program for guns. Waste management says all ammo is on their do not accept list. I would be hesitant to give 40+ year old ammo to someone I didn't know. My wife and kids don't want it. Guess I am back at square one. James

 

SEND IT TO MY WIFE AND TELL HER TO PUT IT IN HER PURSE, JUST KIDDING.

 

WELL, HOLY MOLY! Maybe try to find another Police Dept.! Call your Mayor/County Leadership and have him/her tell the Police Chief or County Sheriff to improve the existing program!

Until the dam breaks it sounds like you are down to finding a friend who owns a shotgun or using them up in your own shotgun. The last thing I would do in your place is bury them deep in a wet area in your backyard. Or soak them in water for a few days before burying.

I am all out of suggestions, I sincerely hope you find a safe solution…Spark

 

Some more today,although taking a break from this spot,finding 100 bottle caps in the process each time gets old.

 

I will take them what size are they 12 16 18 or 20

 

Forget the phone. Take them to the police station.

 

Most police stations won't take live ammo for the simple fact that they don't know if there reloaded or tampered with just cut the ends off dump the powder in a class of water and pore it in the yard it ain't gonna hurt nothing and trash the shells in the trash best thing for you

 

Must be the area you live in. I’ve given ammo to them where I live with no problems.

 

Actually, got an e-mail from the sheriff's department. Guess they handle ordanance disposal around here. But thanks for advice from everyone. james