[JKB121]

I have several boxes of "old" Sears and Roebuck 12 ga. shells in the boxes. I also have 1 box of Peters 12 ga. shells. Does anyone know anything about them? I'm guessing they are about 60-70 years old. Do they have any value?

 

[Researcher01]

The Peters plastic shells were introduced in 1961 and the "Power Piston" wads were introduced in 1965. That style box remained in use through 1973. I don't have anything 1974 that shows the box, but there was a new style by 1975. A full box like yours sold for $19 in the August Ward's Auction.

 

[JKB121]

The Peters plastic shells were introduced in 1961 and the "Power Piston" wads were introduced in 1965. That style box remained in use through 1973. I don't have anything 1974 that shows the box, but there was a new style by 1975. A full box like yours sold for $19 in the August Ward's Auction.

Thank you Reaseacher01
I believe my dad used these Sears shells slightly before my time, so I'm putting them in the early 1960 time frame.

 

[JKB121]

I learned that the Peters shells were purchased in a Raley's grocery store in Reno, Nevada.... probably not too many grocery stores selling ammo now a days!

 

[Researcher01]

I have several boxes of those SPORTLOADs in 16-gauge. They were loaded for Sears by Federal. Most of mine are purple Federal paper hulls with a pie crimp. I have one earlier SPORTLOAD box and the shells are red Federal paper hulls with the roll-crimp. They are head-stamped SPORTLOAD, but other than that pure Federal.