Norma brass

[Scorpius]

Forgive me if this doesn't belong here, seems to fit the most.

So picked this up in a trade. Should I use it or is it collectable value?

[Scorpius]

Also have this 30 carbine. Some is Norma loaded mixed with 1952 stuff and one that looks pretty old maybe ww2?

[Rustyleee]

IMHO there's no collector value, just something for someone to reload.

[Scorpius]

Interesting they only cost $2.59 a box back then according to the sticker

[EDG]

Load it and shoot it. That head stamp and box was used at least into the 1970s. I have loaded Norma 8X57 ammo in the same boxes that were dated on the price tag and by the original owner when he bought them.

[Maven]

It's excellent quality brass; very long life span. Give it a quick anneal and use it...or send it to me!

[Bulliwig]

In our european countries norma cartridges (and so the brass) is widely spread and common.
I tell ya, norma makes nearly the best brass for reloading, this cases will last veeery long!

[yenningComity]

Any value was lost once some were reloaded/mixed.

[joelpend]

It's excellent quality brass; very long life span. Give it a quick anneal and use it...or send it to me!

Brass hardens some with age so I would recommend annealing as well before using this. Of course don't anneal the primed cases without de-priming them.

[Scorpius]

Yep have the giraud trimmer and annealer planned to do both

[mwells72774]

The old 52 stamped 30 carbine that's crimped looks to be one of the steel cases possibly

[Scorpius]

The old 52 stamped 30 carbine that's crimped looks to be one of the steel cases possibly

Would any of that likely be corrosive?

[mwells72774]

Probably

[bullet maker 57]

American 30 carbine was never loaded with corrosive powder or primers. Can't speak forany other brand.