Bullet

[Cantstopdigging]

Hello Forum,

Is this a bullet for a Corcano Italian gun? Was it made by western or hornady? 1933? Thanks for looking!

 

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[Cantstopdigging]

Okay I found this. Italian Military (SMI-Societa Metallurgica Italiana-)

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Wow! I found this too! The SMI round, named after the letter marking 'SMI' found as the 'headstamp' on the cartridge base, was the conventional military round manufactured for the 6.5mm Italian Carcano rifles. While other rounds were manufactured elsewhere, this appears to be the dominant full metal jacketed round found in the United States. The rounds were made with corrosive primers and most do not detonate when struck with the firing pin. However, the bullets are usable if reloaded.

 

[Cantstopdigging]

I guess the last question would be is it from 1933?

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Solved! 1933

Ficha del cartucho

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice old wheatie and bullet!