60 Ball Cartridges Cal. 30 Frankford Arsenal

[JimG]

Do any of you all know anything about the Krag bandoliers that are from Frankford Arsenal. I have several that are unopened and are dated Mar 23 1907. These are still sewn shut and have the black safety pin in the strap. I am thinking the ammo is not any good due to neck cracks, but don't really want to open them. Also any idea as to value would be greatly appreciated. Semper Fi

[Parashooter]

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Think I paid under $5, 30 years ago. 90%+ cracked necks.

[dave]

Collector ammo. I have an unopened bandolier of Rem made, probably in same condition.

[Dick Hosmer]

They show up from time to time - asking prices vary, but usually over $100 now. I have 5 or 6, mostly sealed. As Parashooter says, nearly all have cracked necks.

[psteinmayer]

I have two boxes (40 rounds total)... one from 98 and one from 07. Nearly all have cracked necks. Wish I had a bandoleer in a sealed container!

[sdkrag]

I had to open one pocket years ago just to look. I have Remington and FA. I am always tempted to pull the bullets to use in reloading. Years ago I shot a pot full of "collector" ammo cause it was cheap. Side note: I took my 99 carbine along with M1 and M1a to a shoot for college kids a couple weeks ago. 20 some odd kids (some never handled a firearm) and we had a blast. I used between 300-400 rounds of ammo. Money well spent.

[JimG]

Thanks for all the good info. I have several Krags and all kinds of Krag related items. I have had this stuff for years and just never really did anything with it. I'll have to post some photos of what I have. Thanks again. Jim