WWI cartridge I.D. please

[dano1917]

I was recently given some WWI cartridges by another BOCN member. Now keep in mind that I know absolutely nothing about smaller cartridges (figured I better call it a cartridge as I know at least that much!!). The headstamp I drew is from my favorite one. I will post up others as I sort them out as my eyesight leaves a bit to be desired. Anyway it is app. 1/2 inch across base. The casing is 2 1/8 inches long. The complete cartridge including projectile is right at 3 inches. I would guess it is British because of the arrow but don't know the caliber etc....Dano

[Andysarmoury]

Hi Dano, i think you have a 303 round made by Dominion Arsenal Lindsay, Ontario Canada
but Tony E would know more.
Regards
Andy

[dano1917]

Much appreciated Andy, I kinda figured it to be a .303 but as I mentioned I am cartridge inept. Thanks again....Dano

[TonyE]

Spot on, gentlemen.

Regards
TonyE

[dano1917]

Wow, You guys did really well and quick too. Here are 3 more cartridges I got in same deal. I have an idea on one of them but not the other two, so would like to ask for your help again...Dano

[Slick]

Here ya go Dano. http://cartridgecollectors.org/headstampcodes.htm

[TonyE]

Leaving aside the top left for a moment, top right is a .303 made by Dominion Cartridge Company in Canada in 1916.

The lower round is a U.S. military .30-06 made at Lake City Ammunition Plant in 1954. (I presume it is not a .50 Browning)

Returning to the top left illustration. It is a badly struck headstamp and obviously incomplete. It looks like an early Canadian .303, made by the Dominion Arsenal. Does it have a pointed or round nosed bullet?

Regards
TonyE

[Andysarmoury]

Hi Dano, they look to me all Canadian first one i think is Dominion cartridge co second Dominion Arsenal and third could me a later Dominion Arsenal Lindsay but again Tony E would Know more.
Andy

[dano1917]

Many thanks again gentlemen, I appreciate the information. TonyE, the top left is the only one that does not have a bullet as it is a casing only. Thanks again....Dano

[TonyE]

It was probably a Mark VI round nosed ball round.

The latest date I have with the "D(arrow)C" headstamp is 1907 and by 1911 when the Mark VII spitzer bulleted round was introduced the headstamp had changed to "DAC".

Regards
TonyE