Bullet casing

cajundetector · Sep 9, 2023

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!

Blackfoot58 · Sep 10, 2023

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 · Sep 10, 2023

cajundetector said:
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 · Sep 10, 2023

Blackfoot58 said:
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!