Bullet casing

[cajundetector]

Only identifiable find of the day. Under a loupe I can make out -17. I know diddly squat about ammunition. Was found on a lot where an old homesite once stood. If anyone has any insight to offer please share. Thanks for viewing!

 

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[Blackfoot58]

The only .17 cartridges I know of are necked down at the end. Yours appears to have the neck broken off at the shoulder. There is an R as well.
Probably Ruger or Remington.

 

[Digger RJ]

Only identifiable find of the day. Under a loupe I can make out -17. I know diddly squat about ammunition. Was found on a lot where an old homesite once stood. If anyone has any insight to offer please share. Thanks for viewing! View attachment 2104303

Nice!! Congrats!!

 

[cajundetector]

The only .17 cartridges I know of are necked down at the end. Yours appears to have the neck broken off at the shoulder. There is an R as well.
Probably Ruger or Remington.

Thanks BF didn’t even catch that. I think it’s Remington .17 caliber, used for small game. Came out in 72. Thanks again!

 

[cajundetector]

Nice!! Congrats!!

Thank you!