bullet experts anyone??

[cjon455]

sorry about the lack of a measuring device but I found this casing today at about 6 inches in hard packed soil, only marking s are 1876 XG, I dunno, any help Is appreciated

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Here's a copy of my reply to your post in the Today's Finds forum:
I believe that the "full four-digit year" date marking on this one IS related to its date-of-manufacture... because 1876 was the first Centennial anniversary of the independence of the United States. As part of the US Centennial observations, the US Army's Frankford Arsenal produced four-digit datemarked commemorative bullet cartridge casings.
THE CARTRIDGE COLLECTOR

Although your 1876-marked bullet casing is different from the Frankford Arsenal ones, it seems logical that at least one other bullet cartridge manufacturer produced a commemorative "Centennial Edition" of its ammunition. I did some research for you about the 1876 with an X and a G marking, but I haven't yet been able to find its manufacturer.

 

[turtlefoot13]

I think that there is a chance that it is a casing from an 11mm gasser round. I am terrible with non-US military headstamps, but if you look at the link below, you will see several that are very similar to yours. I am not sure what the different letters mean, but the link below might be able to further your research.

Doug

International Ammunition Association {iaaforum.org} - View topic - 11.3x36R?

 

[cjon455]

sorry about the lack of a measuring device but I found this casing today at about 6 inches in hard packed soil, only marking s are 1876 XG, I dunno, any help Is appreciated
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I think that there is a chance that it is a casing from an 11mm gasser round. I am terrible with non-US military headstamps, but if you look at the link below, you will see several that are very similar to yours. I am not sure what the different letters mean, but the link below might be able to further your research.

Doug

International Ammunition Association {iaaforum.org} - View topic - 11.3x36R?

cool, thanks for all your efforts guys, although not 100%, it may be narrowed down, that's what makes it interesting!