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[Kilroy]

Id like to find a few shells that are representative of what was issued with combat shot guns in World War I or World War II. Is there anything that I should look for? I think having a few vintage paper cartridges with the piece would make a good display.

My World War I M1897

[MisterB]

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Forget it...

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[MisterB]

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[av8tr]

Brass was definitely the best, but there are numerous 00 Buck paper shells contracted for as well.  Here are some pictures of examples that I have, both paper and brass.

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[bmarvin]

I still have a box of empty brass shells on this board if you're interested

[Kilroy]

I still have a box of empty brass shells on this board if you're interested

PMd you

[Kilroy]

Id really like to find some paper cartridge #00 buck. Did the military have any specific contracts that they used or did it all come from anything that was available off the shelf? I saw some boxes that were marked US Property that appears to be just regular commercial ammo from the period.

[av8tr]

I think a lot of the Contracts for 00 Buck paper cartridges were just the regular packaging marked U.S.Property.  I do have a box of Winchester 8 shot paper hulled training ammunition that has the more military looking brown carton with lot numbers.

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[Adg105200]

What's the best way to identify brass shells that were ww2 military issue and not civilian? Been looking to pick up some empties for display.

Andrew

[Kilroy]

I picked up some paper #00 buck in US Property marked boxes a couple days ago. Pretty excited.

I didnt take much time to set up a nice shot, maybe in a couple days Ill get to it, but heres a quick picture with the new ammo.

[av8tr]

Very nice.

[Adg105200]

I like it!

Andrew

[Kilroy]

I received some of the full brass shells from MisteB, thank you.

[dalbert]

I received some of the full brass shells from MisteB, thank you.

 

I like that photo...

 

David Albert

dalbert@sturmgewehr.com

[MisterB]

I received some of the full brass shells from MisteB, thank you.

Looks great!

[Scott]

Here are some of my favorites. 

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