Unusual Cartridge Case 5.5cm x 1.1cm

**reneblacky** · 07-29-2018, 02:33 AM

G'day all,
Can anyone identify this one please? Going by the head stamp I'd say it's military? (no primer)
I bet it would have had a kick in it!!!
History of it - it came from a childhood friend who's older brother was in some special police unit, other than that I have no idea on what it is? the case diameter is about the same as a .308

Cheers All

**AZPhil** · 07-29-2018, 04:45 AM

Made by " MF" Small Arms Ammunition Factory No. 1 Footscray, Australia"
Found that here!
Headstamp Codes - International Ammunition Association
Sorry I cant help ID the round itself

Semper Fi
Phil

**reneblacky** · 07-29-2018, 04:48 AM

by AZPhil

Made by " MF" Small Arms Ammunition Factory No. 1 Footscray, Australia"
Found that here!
Headstamp Codes - International Ammunition Association
Sorry I cant help ID the round itself

Semper Fi
Phil

na not good enough Phil

only kidding! Thanks for the link Mate. One for the bookmarks.

**AZPhil** · 07-29-2018, 04:54 AM

Ok OK How about this!!!
Small Arms Ammunition Factory - Wikipedia

That's all I got.

Semper Fi
Phil

**reneblacky** · 07-29-2018, 04:56 AM

by AZPhil

Ok OK How about this!!!
Small Arms Ammunition Factory - Wikipedia

That's all I got.

Semper Fi
Phil

Falls in line with the police factor.

**reneblacky** · 07-29-2018, 05:02 AM

I was thinking it could be a not finished 7.62mm but comparing it to one I'm not so sure

**AZPhil** · 07-29-2018, 05:13 AM

I like the way your thinking!!

Could be. That would fit the size before being necked down.
I'm not a reloader, but I bet somebody on here turn's their own and will chime in.

And like you have shown , There has never been a primer in there. No Crimp marks !

Cool find!!

Semper Fi
Phil

**Stinkpotpete** · 07-29-2018, 05:18 AM

It almost looks like a 7.62x51 case that hasn't finished the forming process.

**reneblacky** · 07-29-2018, 05:20 AM

by AZPhil

I like the way your thinking!!

Could be. That would fit the size before being necked down.
I'm not a reloader, but I bet somebody on here turn's their own and will chime in.

And like you have shown , There has never been a primer in there. No Crimp marks !

Cool find!!

Semper Fi
Phil

The Wifey agrees with you Phil the length difference could equate. And cheers Paul for your help too. I think this is case closed.