Can someone ID this plese - The Firearms Forum

Appliancedude · 07-02-2012, 09:50 AM

I found a bunch of these at the range. They are steel, so I know I can't reload them, but I have an idea I want to try, and I'd like to know what they are. The headstamp has 188 on top and 74 on bottom

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todd51 · 07-02-2012, 10:05 AM

I think that is the 7.62 x 54R that is used in the Mosin Nagant rifles that are popping up every where.

todd51 · 07-02-2012, 10:09 AM

I just did some searching and here is a site that may help with the ID.
http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinAmmoID.htm

Appliancedude · 07-02-2012, 10:24 AM

And there it was, 3rd down and 3rd over. Thanks Todd!!!!!

the bottom number must be a lot number, I'm thinking

Alpo · 07-02-2012, 12:33 PM

Since factory # 188 is STILL making them, I'm guessing that 74 on the bottom is the year of manufacture. That's certainly what it would be on US military ammo.

RandyP · 07-02-2012, 02:53 PM

Correct - at least as I understand it for my 91/30 - it is mil surp ammo made in 1974. Most likely corrosive, most likely Berdan primed and non-reloadable.

Blackshirts · 07-02-2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Appliancedude

I have an idea I want to try

Do tell.

07-02-2012, 09:50 AM	#1
Appliancedude Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The true northern Cal Posts: 1,562	Can someone ID this plese I found a bunch of these at the range. They are steel, so I know I can't reload them, but I have an idea I want to try, and I'd like to know what they are. The headstamp has 188 on top and 74 on bottom [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ It ain't broke it just lacks duct tape. The nice thing about opinions is everybody has one. -->

07-02-2012, 10:05 AM	#2
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,574	Re: Can someone ID this plese I think that is the 7.62 x 54R that is used in the Mosin Nagant rifles that are popping up every where. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

07-02-2012, 10:09 AM	#3
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,574	Re: Can someone ID this plese I just did some searching and here is a site that may help with the ID. http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinAmmoID.htm __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

07-02-2012, 10:24 AM	#4
Appliancedude Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The true northern Cal Posts: 1,562	Re: Can someone ID this plese And there it was, 3rd down and 3rd over. Thanks Todd!!!!! the bottom number must be a lot number, I'm thinking __________________ It ain't broke it just lacks duct tape. The nice thing about opinions is everybody has one.

07-02-2012, 12:33 PM	#5
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: Can someone ID this plese Since factory # 188 is STILL making them, I'm guessing that 74 on the bottom is the year of manufacture. That's certainly what it would be on US military ammo. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

07-02-2012, 02:53 PM	#6
RandyP V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 430	Re: Can someone ID this plese Correct - at least as I understand it for my 91/30 - it is mil surp ammo made in 1974. Most likely corrosive, most likely Berdan primed and non-reloadable. __________________ Lee Anniversary and Lee Classic 4-Hole Turret, presently reloading .380, 7.62 Nagant (32-20), 9mm and 45ACP