Whiz Bang .22 LR

Jack D · Post by **Jack D** » Thu May 07, 2009 1:28 pm

I was given, many years ago, a partial box (40 rnds) of Whiz-BANG .22 LR mushroom (HP) cartridges. They have head stamp "D". I was also given a second box, marked the same, but it contained .22 LR shot shells with head stamp "H" (31 rnds). I suspect these are a different brand.

Does anyone know anything about them? Safe to fire? Age? Box bottom says Canadian Industries Limited, Montreal-Canada

lucam · Post by **lucam** » Thu May 07, 2009 2:30 pm

That's a mighty nice old box. I'd keep it.

Jack D · Post by **Jack D** » Thu May 07, 2009 2:34 pm

lucam wrote:That's a mighty nice old box. I'd keep it.

Both boxes in same condition. How old is it?

Post by **Bullseye** » Thu May 07, 2009 6:17 pm

Looks to be 1950's or 1960's by the style of the box. On a hunch I typed in "Whiz Bang CIL" into google and got several hits. Why don't you give it a try and see if there's a clue for your catrtidges in those listings. I don't have a lot of antique ammo info so this is the best I can do.

R,
Bullseye

KAZ · Post by **KAZ** » Thu May 07, 2009 6:20 pm

Someone was into serious pest control. I wouldn't be afraid to shoot them after I found out if there was collector value or not. Regards

greener · Post by **greener** » Thu May 07, 2009 6:21 pm

Whiz-bang ammo was made by Canadian Industries LTD. No idea when but probably before 1950. I've seen boxes on ammo auctions going from ~$35-$85.

Looks like the ammo has a notch for expanding rather than a hollow point.

Post by **Bullseye** » Thu May 07, 2009 6:35 pm

No its a hollow point, the box just has a cut-away picture on it. This guy has some better pictures of the mushroom ammo with the 'D' headstamp on this link http://joesalte.server275.com/detail.php?f_qryitem=9706 It might even be better to shoot him an e-mail, he may be able to shed some light on the date. Be sure to look for a manufacturers code or lot code stamped somewhere on the box.

R,
Bullseye

Jack D · Post by **Jack D** » Thu May 07, 2009 9:39 pm

Thanks for the tip(s). It never even occurred to me that they might be collectable. Who'd a thunk it. People actually collect old boxes.

I was just thinking I could use them, since I can't buy any.