I'm probably not going to shoot them any time soon. I may "load" a couple in a piece of brass just to verify they go off. lol I learned my lesson ONCE on buying ammo at auction, (it must've been stored in a damp location and about half were duds) so I was very leary about buying this lot. I picked up the primers for about a buck a box. There was a nice mix of everything from small pistol to large rifle, and every magnum in between. Included were 9 boxes of the Staynless 116's, and the one box of the 120's. I figured I'd dump them in a container, and sell the empty boxes on ebay, and make my money back for the whole shebang. The others were more modern CCI's, Winchester, Rem, etc. Pleasantly surprised, every box looks like it was kept high and dry. So I will definitely get around to shooting some, probably give some to my buddy for what he needs, and sell the vintage boxes. These Staynless primers all look like the day they were made with no corrosion marks, discoloring, or any dampness staining on the paper boxes outside. The 116's were all from the same lot. (stamped on the side of the boxes). I'm happy with the outcome from this auction.
I just wanted to know what the date on these would be. I figured the wording would be the clue, but someone's gotta really know their reloading history.