Cartridge headstamp identification

[John Dilday]

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.

[Axel Manthei]

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

[Bill Wheatley]

Axel,

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

Auf Wiedersehen

Bill

[Chris Monturo]

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

[Axel Manthei]

I had to make coffee first .....

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

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

Axel

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

[Bill Wheatley]

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

[Jerryp]

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