Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
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Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
Howdy folks, I was wondering if anybody could identify if any of these cartridges are imperial era 7.62x54r. I believe the 9 cartridges second from the front are, but I'm not sure.
Also, I believe the majority are WW2 era cartridges.
Also, I believe the majority are WW2 era cartridges.
Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
Do you have pics of the headstamps?
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Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
Not at the moment unfortunately, a very generous dealer from interstate is giving all of these out for free, I saw them and thought they appeared to be the old 7.62.
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Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
The five big ones in the front are 19th century .577-450 Martini Henry.
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I see some British .303 in the back that looks like WW2 vintage, possibly earlier.
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I see some very early .303 behind the rolled brass Martini rounds.
This guy is giving away some valuable stuff.
This guy is giving away some valuable stuff.
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Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
That is what I thought. Behind the martinis are .303
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Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
Correct, late 19th century I would guess. This is great stuff for an ammo collector.desdem12 wrote:That is what I thought. Behind the martinis are .303
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Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
ug. Seeing all that cool vintage stuff makes me want to collect ammo... m u s t. resist. the. urge....
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1909 Ex-Cossack M91/38
1929 SIG M28 non updated
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Don't resist, give in, it's easierMarksmanTim wrote:ug. Seeing all that cool vintage stuff makes me want to collect ammo... m u s t. resist. the. urge....
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
But more expensive
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Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
No, no, no.. Your not collecting.. Your investing
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That's my story and I'm sticking to it
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Gsragtop wrote:No, no, no.. Your not collecting.. Your investing
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
i was curious what those wereJunk Yard Dog wrote:The five big ones in the front are 19th century .577-450 Martini Henry.
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This is an example of "rolled brass" cartridge, note the paper patch bullet.Dan4good wrote:i was curious what those wereJunk Yard Dog wrote:The five big ones in the front are 19th century .577-450 Martini Henry.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
It appears somebody else asked to grab the whole lot just before myself, but the owner was kind enough to put two of each cartridge aside for me, that's 20 all up. I'm pretty glad to be acquiring any at all
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Re: Imperial Russian 7.62x54r?
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt