Hi,
I've found an old bullet (I'm told it may be French and WW1) with letter and numeral markings. The bullet is approx the size as a German 7.92mm but slightly longer.
There is a central letter "R" with the following 4 marks around it: "A." / "R.S" / "4." / "10"
I do have a couple of photos but have so far failed to put them up with this message. If anyone can ID the bullet and tell me what the marks mean I;d be very grateful. PM me if you need to look at the photos.
Many thanks
Mike
Bullet markings (NOT Cartridge cases) ID help needed
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Re: Bullet markings (NOT Cartridge cases) ID help needed
Hi Mike,
From your description I'd say it was from a French Lebel rifle, the cartridge being produced in RE (Rennes).
Kind Regards,
Simon
From your description I'd say it was from a French Lebel rifle, the cartridge being produced in RE (Rennes).
Kind Regards,
Simon
Simon Harrold
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Re: Bullet markings (NOT Cartridge cases) ID help needed
Cheers Simon, I'd almost given up n getting a reply.
Mike
Mike
Re: Bullet markings (NOT Cartridge cases) ID help needed
Glad to help, nice to tie up those lose ends!
Best Wishes,
Simon
Best Wishes,
Simon
Simon Harrold
WW2 Battlefield Relics: German Erkennungsmarken decoded.
WW2 Battlefield Relics: German Erkennungsmarken decoded.