Dating cartridge by headstamp?

[abqfox]

We found what appears to be an old cartridge while detecting today. The headstamp says:
Peters
45 Colt

With all of the research I’ve done on this, I have yet to find any mention of this particular headstamp. Most I’ve seen either contain the stylized P for Peters (which mine does not have) or some combination of RP (Remington Peters) and UMC. Mine just says Peters 45 Colt. Thanks for any help.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

DR.ÖTEK Metal Detector, Waterproof Gold Detector, Pinpoint & Terrain Modes, Professional Metal Detector - Grab it through Amazon!

[vpnavy]

1st - I noticed this was your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard abqfox! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forum: Select Your Area.... for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

2nd - A picture(s) is worth a zillion words! If you are having problems posting pictures - take a look at: How to post pictures with your story...

3rd - I searched Google and found HEMBRILLO - An Apache Battlefield of the Victorio War.

​

 

[abqfox]

 

[abqfox]

 

[abqfox]

Thank you for pointing the new guy in the right direction.

 

[Jim in Idaho]

There are headstamps that can help with dating. For instance, Remington and UMC joined up in 1912, so headstamps with simply UMC on them will probably pre-date 1912. Cartridges with no headstamp are probably before the mid 1800's. Peters made a lot of ammo, so it's tough to pin down the age of your cartridge. Remington joined with Peters in mid 1930's, so the headstamps became R-P after that.
Jim