Old powder cans

[Srgt. Hulka]

I wasn’t sure where to put this, I figured the reloading section would be best.
My Father in Law passed away a couple months ago, and we spent part of the day yesterday going through some of his stuff, and dividing it up among his kids, my wife and two other kids.
He had several old empty powder kegs in his cabinets. My BIL was ready to throw them out. I told him to wait, before he did that.
My question is, is there any collectability value in these powder cans? I would guess that the cardboard ones are from the 70s, but I have no idea about the metal one. The metal one is pretty marked up with a magic marker though. That’s a .270 round in the picture just for size reference.
Thanks guys.

Edit to add: They are all empty.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

I have one of those as well, for the "Unique" powder. And also, I have an 18 pound keg of the "Bullseye" powder. I too don't know what they are worth to a 'collector' if anything, but I do know that these things aren't "gettable" anymore so they are conversation pieces at the very least.

Just think about that, and then add 20-30 years. I still suggest keeping them, and just put them away someplace safe and rodent free. Just my humble opinion.

 

[Alabusa]

I have one of those as well, for the "Unique" powder. And also, I have an 18 pound keg of the "Bullseye" powder. I too don't know what they are worth to a 'collector' if anything, but I do know that these things aren't "gettable" anymore so they are conversation pieces at the very least.

Just think about that, and then add 20-30 years. I still suggest keeping them, and just put them away someplace safe and rodent free. Just my humble opinion.

+1

 

[1J04]

Sorry to hear of your FIL's passing. I recently unpacked a couple old cans as well. Uncertain of value but they are collectable and I'd display them in your reloading room if applicable. That's what I've done. Pretty cool cans! Thx for sharing.

 

[pmclaine]

I like your cans.

I personally don't need them nor have the place to display them but they do evoke a much simpler "better" time.

I think they have value to someone. At minimum post them in the PX with a cost of shipping and your expenses I bet someone picks them up and stewards their survival into the future.

 

[Bad_Donkey]

I have an old 12 lbs metal keg of SR7625 with powder still in it. I use it sometimes to load 45acp and 9mm. It still works fine.

 

[918v]

Put them up on eBay and let the hilarity ensue.

 

[antithesis]

I have seen stuff like that in 'antique stores.' Without the masking tape and marker the cardboard ones get tagged for $10-$15, and the metal ones, although typically heavy patina, for around $50. No idea what the real value is.

 

[Srgt. Hulka]

Thanks guys. Not yet sure what I’m going to do with them. They do take up a lot of shelf space. We’ll see.

Sorry to hear of your FIL's passing. I recently unpacked a couple old cans as well. Uncertain of value but they are collectable and I'd display them in your reloading room if applicable. That's what I've done. Pretty cool cans! Thx for sharing.

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Thanks 1J. He was a heck of a man. He farmed his whole life. His father farmed the same land. His grandfather came over from France and started farming in the area. He was liked and very well respected by many people. His visitation was supposed to be two hours long, but at the end of two hours, there was still a line of people there to honor him and the family. I’ve never seen anything like it.

Some of those items you have on your shelf look like some of the same items we received from him, and some we still have to sort through. My wife and I got three rifles and several knives that belonged to him also. Lots of ammunition and brass.

I told my Mother in Law, that we were truly honored to some of his things to enjoy and to one day pass on to his grandkids.