• Eight uncleaned once-fired 223 5.56 brass casings stacked diagonally on a white background with visible firing residue.
  • Eight unpolished once-fired 223 rifle brass cases standing upright on a white background with visible shoulder tarnish.
  • Six uncleaned 223 5.56 brass casings on a white background overlaid with a large red prohibition circle and slash symbol.
  • A dense, jumbled pile of uncleaned raw once-fired 5.56 brass rifle casings showing firing tarnish and neck wear.
  • Six uncleaned 223 spent brass cases stacked horizontally in parallel showing shoulder tarnish and neck discoloration.
  • High-angle view of ten raw 223 rifle brass casings standing upright on white background with open top mouths
  • Direct overhead view of a large, dense pile of uncleaned 223 spent brass casings showing open mouths and base rims.
  • Close-up view of dark open mouths on a cluster of uncleaned 5.56 brass cartridge cases in a layered pile.
  • Black digital caliper measuring the neck diameter of an unpolished 223 brass casing, showing a 5.8 mm readout.
  • Black digital caliper measuring overall length of an uncleaned 223 brass casing, displaying 44.47 mm.
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Empty Uncleaned .223/5.56 Brass Casings — Dirty, Once-Fired

Empty Uncleaned .223/5.56 Brass Casings — Dirty, Once-Fired

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Authentic Raw .223/5.56 Spent Brass Casings — Dirty, Once-Fired

These are genuine once-fired .223/5.56 brass casings, shipped exactly as recovered — uncleaned, untumbled, and unpolished. Each casing is individually inspected for dents, dings, rust, and scratches before it ships. Expect normal wear from the firing process and natural yellow/gold brass coloring, with headstamps varying by manufacturer. Available in bulk quantities from 5 to 400 pieces. Looking for a cleaned and polished finish instead? See our tumbled and polished .223/5.56 brass, or browse the full 223/5.56 once-fired brass collection.

Key Features

  • Genuine Once-Fired Brass: real range-recovered .223/5.56 casings, not reproductions or castings.
  • Individually Inspected: each casing is checked for dents, dings, rust, and scratches before it ships.
  • Ships As Recovered: uncleaned and untumbled, with natural firing wear and coloring intact.
  • Bulk Quantities: available from 5 to 400 pieces to match any project size.
  • 100% Inert & Spent: no gunpowder, no live primer — safe for craft, display, and hobby use.

Quick Specs

Caliber .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO
Material Brass (gold/yellow coloring)
Condition Once-fired, uncleaned, unpolished
Headstamps Mixed, varies
Manufacturer Varies
Quantities 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100, 200, or 400 pieces
Shipping Free USPS or UPS

Recommended Applications

  • Wind Chimes & Hanging Mobiles: drill a hole through the primer end or side wall to string casings as chimes, mobiles, or dangles (see the drill-bit tip in the FAQs below).
  • Bulk Crafting & Jewelry Components: an economical option for large-batch pendant, bead-cap, and mixed-media projects where you'll clean and finish the brass yourself — or start from a nickel-finished .223/5.56 casing or steel .223/5.56 casing for a different look.
  • Display & Collector Pieces: shadow boxes, range-day keepsakes, and novelty décor.
  • Scrap Brass by Weight: genuine once-fired brass for scrap and recycling use.

FAQs

Are these cleaned or polished? No — they ship exactly as recovered, uncleaned and untumbled.

Are these safe to handle? Yes — every casing is 100% spent and inert, with no gunpowder or live primer. They ship exactly as fired and are intended for craft, display, and hobby use only.

Will all pieces look identical? No — headstamps, manufacturers, and exact wear vary since these are genuine mixed-source once-fired brass.

Can I request a specific manufacturer or headstamp? This is a mixed lot, but contact us — we're happy to accommodate where possible.

I'm planning to make a wind chime — would you recommend a drill bit for drilling a hole through the end? You can drill through the primer end or the side wall with most bits rated for metal — brass is soft and cuts easily. We've had good results with inexpensive titanium-coated bits. Since these casings are 100% spent and inert, they're safe to drill with standard shop tools and no special precautions.

Safety Compliance Notice: This item is 100% inert and spent — no gunpowder, no live primers, no combustible materials. It's a craft, display, film prop and jewelry component item only; it cannot be fired or converted into live ammunition as-is, and it's not a sterile container or intended for food service. Contains small parts that are a choking hazard; keep away from small children. Colors may vary by monitor or lighting — additional photos on request.

Product Classification: This item is a spent, inert brass casing recovered from genuine once-fired .223/5.56 ammunition. It contains no gunpowder, no propellant, or live primer, and cannot be loaded, fired, or converted into live ammunition. It is not classified or sold as ammunition, a firearm, or a firearm component — intended for craft, display, film prop and jewelry component use only.

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Product Classification: All items offered on this site are spent, inert brass and shell components sourced from genuine once-fired ammunition. They contain no gunpowder, no propellant, and no live primer. These items are not sold as ammunition, firearms, or firearm components, and are intended solely for craft, display, decorative, jewelry design, and novelty use.
⚠️ California Proposition 65 Warning: This product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.