headstamp question

Marshal · November 2, 2000, 12:29 PM

I sorted through my .45 ACP brass last night, most of which I turned into once-fired brass myself. I do have some strays I picked up at the range, and noticed that some of them had a headstamp "W W C 88", or 92, or 99. I take the numbers to mean the year of manufacture. Who made these?

Also, I don't have a lot of brass. Can someone tell me a good place to order some? I'm a little leery of once-fired when I don't know the source, because "once-fired" might be somebody's tenth generation reload.

TexasRusty · November 2, 2000, 01:58 PM

I believe that WWC is Winchester Western Co. You are correct on the year of manufacture. Quite often this brass has the primer cimped in so you might want to check that out.

Wideners has some pretty good deals on one time shot brass. I have delt with them quite a bit and they are honest and very pleasant to deal with.

You might also try Midway. They have some fairly good prices on stuff and we all know their reputation.

Rusty

sundog · November 2, 2000, 02:41 PM

Just happened to notice that Midway's November Catalog (p. 74) has once fired .45 ACP grade 3 (not cleaned or deprimed) for 10.99 a hunert. sundog

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beemerb · November 2, 2000, 05:48 PM

You should be able to pick up grade 3 45acp for 5 or 6 cents at shows and at some gun shops.Look around.Allso check on auctionarms.com Normaly some on there but watch the shipping it can eat you alive.

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Bob--- Age and deceit will overcome youth and speed.
I'm old and deceitful.

Sisco · November 2, 2000, 06:10 PM

If you're curious about headstamps, check out this site http://members.home.net/cstein0/heads.htm
You can usually find used brass on eBay, sometime price plus shipping can get high so beware.

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I used to sleep at the foot of Old Glory
And awake in the dawn's early light
But much to my surprise
When I opened my eyes
I was a victim of the great compromise. -
John Prine.

Cheapo · November 2, 2000, 11:47 PM

Marshal:

I know a guy a few hours from here who has a few lots of 400+ pieces of reloaded once .45 ACP. It's old and dusty and not bright but has been stored under dry conditions and ain't anywhere near *green* & gunky.

If you're west of the Rockies it may be worthwhile for you to pick up some of his brass. He used to shoot bullseye and still has (for him) a lifetime supply of loaded ammo. IIRC, he mostly has lots of WCC and Rem-UMC brass.

I think his price is $6/100 and split the actual UPS shipping.

Want me to check on this for you?

WESHOOT2 · November 3, 2000, 10:52 AM

Best source and brass: IMI cases available from Widener's, $85/1000, includes shipping.

Ordering phone # 1 800 615-3006.

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"All my ammo is factory ammo"

Marshal · November 3, 2000, 11:21 AM

Cheapo, I'm well east of the Rockies, but I appreciate the offer. Thanks to everybody for the suggestions. It gives me something to work with.

November 2, 2000, 12:29 PM	#1
Marshal Member Join Date: October 23, 2000 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 83	I sorted through my .45 ACP brass last night, most of which I turned into once-fired brass myself. I do have some strays I picked up at the range, and noticed that some of them had a headstamp "W W C 88", or 92, or 99. I take the numbers to mean the year of manufacture. Who made these? Also, I don't have a lot of brass. Can someone tell me a good place to order some? I'm a little leery of once-fired when I don't know the source, because "once-fired" might be somebody's tenth generation reload.

November 2, 2000, 01:58 PM	#2
TexasRusty Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2000 Location: Frisco, Texas, Collin Posts: 108	I believe that WWC is Winchester Western Co. You are correct on the year of manufacture. Quite often this brass has the primer cimped in so you might want to check that out. Wideners has some pretty good deals on one time shot brass. I have delt with them quite a bit and they are honest and very pleasant to deal with. You might also try Midway. They have some fairly good prices on stuff and we all know their reputation. Rusty

November 2, 2000, 02:41 PM	#3
sundog Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Green Country, OK Posts: 782	Just happened to notice that Midway's November Catalog (p. 74) has once fired .45 ACP grade 3 (not cleaned or deprimed) for 10.99 a hunert. sundog ------------------ safety first

November 2, 2000, 05:48 PM	#4
beemerb Junior member Join Date: October 2, 1999 Location: AZ Posts: 1,759	You should be able to pick up grade 3 45acp for 5 or 6 cents at shows and at some gun shops.Look around.Allso check on auctionarms.com Normaly some on there but watch the shipping it can eat you alive. ------------------ Bob--- Age and deceit will overcome youth and speed. I'm old and deceitful.

November 2, 2000, 06:10 PM	#5
Sisco Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Location: KS Posts: 1,558	If you're curious about headstamps, check out this site http://members.home.net/cstein0/heads.htm You can usually find used brass on eBay, sometime price plus shipping can get high so beware. ------------------ I used to sleep at the foot of Old Glory And awake in the dawn's early light But much to my surprise When I opened my eyes I was a victim of the great compromise. - John Prine.

November 2, 2000, 11:47 PM	#6
Cheapo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 1998 Posts: 986	Marshal: I know a guy a few hours from here who has a few lots of 400+ pieces of reloaded once .45 ACP. It's old and dusty and not bright but has been stored under dry conditions and ain't anywhere near green & gunky. If you're west of the Rockies it may be worthwhile for you to pick up some of his brass. He used to shoot bullseye and still has (for him) a lifetime supply of loaded ammo. IIRC, he mostly has lots of WCC and Rem-UMC brass. I think his price is $6/100 and split the actual UPS shipping. Want me to check on this for you?

November 3, 2000, 10:52 AM	#7
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Best source and brass: IMI cases available from Widener's, $85/1000, includes shipping. Ordering phone # 1 800 615-3006. ------------------ "All my ammo is factory ammo"

November 3, 2000, 11:21 AM	#8
Marshal Member Join Date: October 23, 2000 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 83	Cheapo, I'm well east of the Rockies, but I appreciate the offer. Thanks to everybody for the suggestions. It gives me something to work with.