Remington Shells

[Jeff S]

The other day a guy said, "I know you like vintage shotguns, so here are some shells." They don't look real old, but the boxes do have a nice, nostalgic look. Do any of you guys have a rough idea of when these shells were produced? Thanks, Jeff

[Silvers]

The Remington shotshell fold crimp was introduced in 1939 and boxes carried the "New" wording for some years after that. Yours are probably late 40's to early 50's

[Jeff S]

Thanks Frank! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with me. They'll look good sitting on the shelf. Jeff

[Researcher]

Remington, Winchester, Western and Peters all added the folded pie crimp to their skeet and trap loads circa 1939. I don't have a 1939 Remington Ammunition catalog handy, but here are the shotgun shells from the January 2, 1941, ammunition catalog.

Remington January 2, 1941, ammunition catalog

Remington Announced them on their Remington Express hunting loads in their January 3, 1947, ammunition catalog --

January 3, 1947, Remington Ammo Catalog

Remington Express, January 3, 1947, New Remington Crimp.png (182.37 KiB) Viewed 4999 times

with Winchester adding them to their Super-Speed and Western their Super-X in 1948. Remington continued to use that green and red box through 1961.

Remington Express 1961

In 1962 they introduced their Remington Express in the plastic case.

[Jeff S]

Thanks Dave! Those of you who have been with this group since the start have an amazing amount of knowledge, that you gathered through hard work, and it's really nice that you are willing to share it. Thanks again. Jeff