Colt 45 Once Fired Brass Shells

Colt 45 Once Fired Brass Shell Casings — Empty, Uncleaned, Qty 5

Looking for genuine once-fired .45 Colt (.45 Long Colt) brass shell casings for your next project? These empty brass shells are sold exactly as recovered — not cleaned, tumbled, or polished — so you can see real, honest wear from the firing process. They're a popular choice for steampunk art, bullet jewelry, and other craft and display projects. Not the round you're looking for? If you actually need .45 ACP instead of .45 Colt, browse our 45 ACP Brass Shells collection — the two are similar-sounding but different cartridges. Pair these with our bullet slices for jewelry, or browse more pistol and rifle brass in our Used Casings & Spent Brass Shells collection.

Key Features

• Genuine Once-Fired Casings: Real .45 Colt brass shells recovered from actual firing, not replicas.
• As-Fired, Uncleaned: Sold exactly as recovered — not cleaned, tumbled, or polished — for an honest, authentic look.
• Mixed Headstamps: Sourced from multiple manufacturers, so headstamps vary piece to piece.
• 100% Inert & Spent: No propellant and no live primer — completely safe for craft and display use.
• Ready for Your Next Project: A solid base for steampunk art, bullet jewelry, and other DIY casing crafts.

Quick Specs

Recommended Applications

• Steampunk Art & Accessories: A popular base for steampunk-styled jewelry and props.
• Bullet Casing Necklaces & Keychains: A classic base for handmade jewelry and everyday-carry pieces.
• Resin Art & Craft Embellishments: Adds an authentic, uncleaned industrial look to resin castings and mixed-media art.
• Display & Collector Pieces: An affordable way to add genuine fired casings to a collection or shadow box.

FAQs

Are these real fired casings or replicas? These are genuine once-fired .45 Colt brass casings, recovered and inspected after real firing — not replicas or reproductions.

Are these cleaned or polished? No — these are sold exactly as recovered, not cleaned, tumbled, or polished, so expect normal wear and marks from the firing process.

Will the headstamps all match? No — this is a mixed lot, so headstamps and exact manufacturer markings vary piece to piece.

Are these safe to handle and ship? Yes. Every casing is spent and inert, with no propellant or live primer, and isn't a sterile container or intended for food service.

Is this the same as .45 ACP? No — .45 Colt (also called .45 Long Colt) and .45 ACP are different cartridges. If you need .45 ACP casings specifically, see our 45 ACP Brass Shells collection linked above.

Safety Compliance Notice: This shell casing is 100% inert and spent — no gunpowder, no live primers, no combustible materials. It's a craft and display item only; it cannot be fired or converted into live ammunition, 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 novelty/display piece made from a genuine once-fired 45 Colt (.45 Long Colt) brass casing, with no bullet or projectile. 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, and decorative use only.