List of military headstamps

A headstamp is the markings on the bottom of a cartridge case designed for a firearm. It usually tells who manufactured the case. Military headstamps usually have only the year of manufacture .

The left cartridge's headstamp says "FC 223 REM" which means that it was made by Federal Cartridge Co. and it is in the caliber .223 Remington. The cartridge on the right has a Two digits are the last two digits of the year of manufacture. They can be together as two digits or opposite each other (i.e., the tens digit at 9 o'clock and the ones digit at 3 o'clock). Early 20th century cartridges may have additional digits or a letter indicating the month or yearly quarter of manufacture.

A letter, number, or alphanumeric code indicates the place of manufacture:[1] Other codes may indicate metal suppliers (like France) or the percentage of a metal in the alloy the cartridge case is made of (like Poland and Germany).

See also

References
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  3. The Tell-Tale Dash: James Files and the Dented Cartridge Case by Allan Eaglesham
  4. Small-Caliber Ammunition Identification Guide (U) Volume 1 (DST-1160G-514-81-Vol1)
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  6. Australian Military Headstamps (1939-1945)
  7. Formerly the Australian Explosives and Chemical Company Ltd. (1875-1897) and Nobel (Australasia) Ltd. (1898-1926)
  8. Hendon Ammunition Factory
  9. Davis, William C., Jr. Handloading (1981) National Rifle Association p.12
  10. Canadian Encyclopedia Dominion Arsenal
  11. Shannon Municipality History (Page 2)
  12. International Ammunition Association forum Canadian DI headstamp on 303 and 9x19 cases
  13. Canada Companies Info: Canadian Arsenals Ltd.
  14. Cartridge Headstamps Canada
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  19. Nabóje Mauser Kaliber 7.9 Wzor
  20. Treat like 7.92mm M1905 Mauser S (Spitzgeschoß, "Spitzer" bullet) patrone.
  21. Treat like 7.92mm Mauser sS (schwere Spitzgeschoß, Heavy "Spitzer" bullet) patrone.
  22. Bloomberg.com Company Overview of VIROMET SA Victoria (January 11, 2019 6:40 AM ET)
  23. ROMARM Pirochim Victoria S.A.
  24. IAA Forums > South African "WA" headstamp 7.62 x 51
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  27. Defense News > Namibia Confirms North Korean-Built Arms and Ammunition Factory by Oscar Nkala (March 17, 2016)
  28. Afripost.net > Home > Politics> North Korean built arms and ammunition factory in Namibia (March, 2016)
  29. Mail & Guardian (South Africa) > World Namibia violates UN sanctions against North Korea by John Grobler (15 Apr 2016)
  30. NOF Corporation History
  31. Battle Over Bullets By Scott Barancik. St. Petersburg Times. Published April 12, 2007
  32. Carlow, Theodore. "Cambodian Army Ammunition Plant", The American Rifleman, July 1974, pg.12
  33. BPIS (Persero): Javanese > Badan Pengelola Industri Strategis (Perseroan) ("Strategic Industrial Management Agency (Company)")
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