Old Projectile found during a winter ramble

[Tasman]

Nice old bullet.

I believe it's a 303 1880's/90's, any thoughts from Bullet experts appreciated.

 

[7.62marksman]

Looks to me like it is a blank round

 

[rgmhot]

Hi, not a bullet. It's a case, casing. Also it's a blank, never had lead in it. Tell by the crimping

 

[Tasman]

Thanks, I have no experience with guns, why would a blank be used, any thoughts?

 

[7.62marksman]

UK royal Laboratory Woolwich Arsenal Kent England Pre 1912
second one in the main picture and
first one half way down the page listed under RL
http://www.8472.co.uk/ordnancebullet_303.htm

 

[7.62marksman]

blank rounds are used for training purposes so you get the noise but no projectile

 

[Smoky bandit]

Looks to me like it is a blank round

Yes x2

 

[AussieChris]

Quick off the mark Ken, well done!

 

[7.62marksman]

Lol already had the page open lol

 

[Manpa]

7.62, faster than a speeding bullet! :lol: :lol:

 

[RockRat]

A day for bullets, went to the old coach site,
and got 3 bullet casings. markings were
V11....MG...1941
down 10 inches on one, a 17 reading on
the nox 800 in park, factory settings.

 

[Tasman]

Awesome thanks Ken!

I enjoy finding bullets, makes you wonder what was happening in the bush all those years ago...

 

[7.62marksman]

Small Arms Ammunition Factory No 2, Footscray, Melbourne

 

[Tasman]

Correction** Finding : case/casings and bullets.

 

[7.62marksman]

This is a good post to read when you have time
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=22432

 

[Tasman]

Small Arms Ammunition Factory No 2, Footscray, Melbourne

WTF?

 

[7.62marksman]

Sorry that was for post #11

 

[Tasman]

:Y: