.45acp mfg by "Dairt"?

00_Green · March 31, 2010, 05:03 PM

Gents, a friend came accross some .45acp manufactured by Dairt for a Richardson & Reising sub machine gun.
I'm guessing this information was printed on the boxes.

He would like to use it in a 1911 but has been unable to find any information the ammo.

His concern is that it may be a hotter than normal load as it was produced for a smg.

Any comments or information would be greatly apreciated.

I did find some information here.

http://www.machinegunboards.com/foru...showtopic=9688

My guess is he should consider selling it to a collector rather than shoot it.

jonnyc · March 31, 2010, 07:36 PM

I don't usually say this, but yes, that is very collectible, especially with a nice condition full box. Do not shoot it and protect the box, condition is everything.

RJay · March 31, 2010, 11:11 PM

Also, the U.S. did not make different loads for different, but same caliber, guns. A 45 ACP is a 45 ACP

Chris_B · April 1, 2010, 07:27 AM

Why even consider shooting it? They still make 45 ACP for pete's sake. I've shot military ammo (M2 ball made at Lake City) from 1942 that has resulted in split cases while firing. Not real fun. Yes, the rounds were sealed in a spam can since '42, and it was opened a few weeks before firing. I don't trust ammo that old

Ask your friend to go to the usmilitaria.com website, register, and post photos of his find in the 'firearms and accessories' section. I am sure the members there would love to see his find

jonnyc · April 1, 2010, 02:06 PM

A little bit of info on the Dairt .45 ammo:
http://iaaforum.org/forum3/viewtopic...12&hilit=dairt

00_Green · April 2, 2010, 05:10 AM

As always this forum has been a great help.

March 31, 2010, 05:03 PM	#1
00_Green Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Posts: 14	.45acp mfg by "Dairt"? Gents, a friend came accross some .45acp manufactured by Dairt for a Richardson & Reising sub machine gun. I'm guessing this information was printed on the boxes. He would like to use it in a 1911 but has been unable to find any information the ammo. His concern is that it may be a hotter than normal load as it was produced for a smg. Any comments or information would be greatly apreciated. I did find some information here. http://www.machinegunboards.com/foru...showtopic=9688 My guess is he should consider selling it to a collector rather than shoot it. Last edited by 00_Green; March 31, 2010 at 05:31 PM. Reason: added text

April 2, 2010, 05:10 AM	#6
00_Green Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Posts: 14	My thanks to all for taking the time to reply. As always this forum has been a great help.

March 31, 2010, 07:36 PM	#2
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	I don't usually say this, but yes, that is very collectible, especially with a nice condition full box. Do not shoot it and protect the box, condition is everything.

March 31, 2010, 11:11 PM	#3
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,936	Also, the U.S. did not make different loads for different, but same caliber, guns. A 45 ACP is a 45 ACP

April 1, 2010, 07:27 AM	#4
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101	Why even consider shooting it? They still make 45 ACP for pete's sake. I've shot military ammo (M2 ball made at Lake City) from 1942 that has resulted in split cases while firing. Not real fun. Yes, the rounds were sealed in a spam can since '42, and it was opened a few weeks before firing. I don't trust ammo that old Ask your friend to go to the usmilitaria.com website, register, and post photos of his find in the 'firearms and accessories' section. I am sure the members there would love to see his find

April 1, 2010, 02:06 PM	#5
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	A little bit of info on the Dairt .45 ammo: http://iaaforum.org/forum3/viewtopic...12&hilit=dairt