Seen some today in 32 (pistol) and 25-20.
The 25-20 was in the red and yellow box. $125
The 32 was in a smaller box with a pic of a bullet on it. $250
What is the rarest one out there??
The same collector rules apply to ammo just like rifles.
Assuming Savage brand;
Which box variation is it?
What is condition of the box?
Is it full of original ammo?
UMC, Winchester, Peters, Remington, others made Savage caliber ammo also. Same collector questions apply, just another manufacturer.
Interestingly, I understand UMC made the first Savage 303 ammo. SRA head stamp. This is probably one of the rarest Savage ammo collectibles.
The 32 auto and 25-20 are both desirable and from the approximate same time period ~1905-1915 +/-.
I've seen 32 auto from $150-400 and up depending upon condition.
Not sure about 25-20.
Part of the value would depend upon how much of each was manufactured also. Not even sure that info is available, but one can guess based on time period of use. Lot or a little.
There are books available and some online info that can help identify a particular variation and also time period. Some include ballpark value. Ammo is yet another branch of Savage collectibles.
It's one of those things where if you do some homework ahead of time, you can strike when the iron is hot.
