Pre-World War I & Early 20th Century Bullets & Cartridges Price Guide

What Pre-World War I & Early 20th Century bullets & cartridges have actually sold for — 5 recorded sales from 3 auction houses and dealers, 2026.

$266
median realized
$20–$443
middle half of sales
$20–$500
full range
5
recorded sales

Figures are computed from realized prices (hammer or total with premium, as reported by the seller) — never asking prices. Small sample: 5 sales is enough to show a range, not to price a specific piece. Condition, attribution, and provenance move individual results far outside these bands. How these numbers are calculated →

Recent Recorded Sales

ItemSoldSellerRealized
Early 1900's Union Metallic Cartridge Company Primer TinJune 28, 2026Akins Americana$20
Early 1900's Union Metallic Cartridge Company Primer TinJune 28, 2026Akins Americana$20
Approx. 2250 Rounds of Misc. Ammunition in CrateJune 27, 2026Vogt Auction$443
270 Mixed .38, .45, .45-70 Vintage Ammunition With CartonsJune 27, 2026Vogt Auction$266
[ANTIQUE FIREARM] Rare Swivel Cartridge Breech Rifle Attributed to Granville HenryApril 25, 2026Fleischer's Auctions$500
Currently for sale: 1 Pre-World War I & Early 20th Century bullets & cartridges listings from 1 source.
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Sold-price data via ArtifactSearch.com's sold archive; each sale links to its record. Relics of War does not appraise, authenticate, or sell.