Chinese 7.92 mauser cartridges

**zwerge** · 09-28-2008, 09:42 PM

These rounds were made in the USA by Western Cart. Co. for the Chinese,the Kanji on the right side means beautiful country.

**Bill Grist** · 09-28-2008, 10:40 PM

Very nice Winchester 'Lend Lease' 8mm ammo for China...BILL

**copdoc** · 10-04-2008, 04:05 AM

by zwerge

These rounds were made in the USA by Western Cart. Co. for the Chinese,the Kanji on the right side means beautiful country.

Nice Here is a box of it. Can you read the box? If not I will send it to a friend in Singapore.

**zwerge** · 10-04-2008, 04:58 AM

I think it says...
American Arsenal
7.9mm Tracer Ammunition
20 Rounds

**copdoc** · 10-04-2008, 05:22 AM

by zwerge

I think it says...
American Arsenal
7.9mm Tracer Ammunition
20 Rounds

Wow! You can read Chinese. I wrapped a lot of these collectable ctgs in plastic to protect them. Tomorrow I'll take one out and see if the bullet tip is painted.

**copdoc** · 10-04-2008, 02:31 PM

I took a peep inside. Headstamp is the same as yours. The bullets are not painted on the tips. Your ctgs appear to have a red primer sealant. I do not see that on mine. (either clear or not done)

When I get some more time, I'll radiograph one and see if it is a tracer.

**zwerge** · 10-04-2008, 03:33 PM

Hi Copdoc,the reference book I have says they did not use color coding on US supplied ammo.If you know someone who can translate it ask them to do so.I was using a translated Japanese label and could be wrong.