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Identification help required regarding 7.62x54R

dhooghe

Active Member
Would be grateful for any help regarding the country of origin, manufacturer/date of this 7.62x54R cartridge case.


Many thanks.

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It's Egyptian, made in 1971 at Ammunition factory No. 10 in Alexandria. The markings read (Clockwise from top left): 10, 7.62, 71, ARE (Arab Republic of Egypt).

This headstamp is quite common in the UK. There was a lot of this ammunition sold as surplus a few years ago, and it can still be found being used at Bisley and other ranges today.
 
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