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Found rifle cartridge
- Thread starter Mick27332
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Ronstar
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Hard to read the top letter but I’m betting it an F for Frankford Armory. The 4 and 12 could reflect April of 1912 but I’m not 100% sure. Need picture of the open end, or mouth, to determine caliber but think its could be 45 cal for 45-60 or 45-70. If smaller then could be 30-03 or 06. Cant locate my head-stamp book but its military either way.
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From the 'net: In 1942, the U.S. Air Force determined that a dim ignition tracer was warranted - one that wouldn't blind the pilot. The T10 Tracer was developed during early 1943 and identified by a dull orange tip. It had headstamps of F A 4 and F A 45 and is not hard to find if you know what you're looking for.
Ronstar
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Picketwire
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If the rim is larger than the body, probably 30US or 30-40 Krag as it is known as today. If the case is has a rim the same size as the body and a grove for an extractor under the rim, then early 30-06.