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Title: Cartridge headstamp identification
Post by: John Dilday on February 13, 2007, 12:11:41 AM

I have a military type cartridge, appears to be a .30-06 type, with a headstamp marked "A.Y.R. 54" and a crimped primer.  I am trying to determine the location/origin of this cartridge.

Title: Re: Cartridge headstamp identification
Post by: Axel Manthei on February 13, 2007, 12:50:28 AM

Hi John,

these cartridges where made by Raufoss Ammunisjonsfabrikker / Norway
AYR=Ammunisons Fabrikker Raufoss

There are probably dots between the letters. = A.Y.R.
The 54 one we know of has also a little R on the primer

Ist there a star on the headstamp?

Greetings

Axel

with compliments from www.CartWinPro.com (http://www.CartWinPro.com) ;)

Title: Re: Cartridge headstamp identification
Post by: Bill Wheatley on February 13, 2007, 06:55:35 AM

Axel,

Cut down that response time by about 30 to 35 minutes and you might give the Texas Bandito a run for his money ;D

Auf Wiedersehen

Bill

Title: Re: Cartridge headstamp identification
Post by: Chris Monturo on February 13, 2007, 07:14:12 AM

c'mon guys, I can't be the only one for the use of smilies.   :) :)

Title: Re: Cartridge headstamp identification
Post by: Axel Manthei on February 13, 2007, 07:55:15 AM

I had to make coffee first ..... ;D

.. and I had the advantage of the 6-7 hour time difference .... O0

No, I would not dare to challenge Chris ....

Axel

P.S.
Bill, did your download worked allright?

Title: Re: Cartridge headstamp identification
Post by: Bill Wheatley on February 13, 2007, 06:35:20 PM

Quote

c'mon guys, I can't be the only one for the use of smilies.   

 ???

Title: Re: Cartridge headstamp identification
Post by: Jerryp on February 13, 2007, 09:38:44 PM

Quote from: Chris Monturo on February 13, 2007, 07:14:12 AM

c'mon guys, I can't be the only one for the use of smilies.   :) :)

 ;D   ;D   ;D