help what is this

[womble]

Hi everyone can anybody identify this round, I think it could be Turkish because of the cresent moon and star on the head stamp, the case length is 53.5mm and 7.92mm accross the bullet, I have written on the paper in the photo the other marks on the head stamp.
so if any one could provide any info then it would be appreciated.

cheers

womble

 

[Jimiles]

Hi Womble,

You've got a 7.65mm Mauser which, as you say, is of Turkish manufacture. My example is of 1910 manufacture but I don't have the date codes to hand to figure yours out at the moment (there's a rat out in the garden and my wife's shouting at me to shoot it!)


Jim

 

[womble]

jimiles thank you for the reply and the info, hope you got the rat, just out of interest do you know if these are a common round or hard to find etc.

Cheers

womble

 

[Jimiles]

They're not 'rare' but any cartridge of that vintage is scarce and will become increasingly so. If I had to put a value on it I'd say its probably only in the region of 5 - 10 which is a pity as its a nice looking headstamp.
R.I.P. Mr Rat....

 

[womble]

jimiles thank you for the info it is much appreciated, I will pass it onto a good home.

cheers

Womble

 

[jonnyc]

I guess you're lucky to be in the UK. In the US that would be worth $1 or $2.00.