22 Head stamp help

[nsdq]

This was found in the flower bed today 22 short head stamp ( US ) i know it is US Cartridge Co ,, just never seen a 22 short before , trying to find about year it was made, so my search takes me between 1870-1880 but not sure if that is correct ,, thanks

 

[AU Seeker]

Can't see anything in the pictures, out of focus!!

 

[nsdq]

Try these

 

[s.c.shooter]

.22 shorts are still made today. Until fairly recently most .22 rifles manufactured normally were capable of firing .22 long rifle or .22 short. When I was a kid a box of .22 shorts was 50 cents and .22 longs were a buck.

 

[nsdq]

I know they are still made ,, i have never seen this head stamp on a 22 before

 

[vpnavy]

Interesting find nsdq.