Old shotgun headstamp

[treblehunter]

I went for a short hunt in the cold yesterday, I had found a shotgun brass. I just thought I would share that using a age ID on these brass shotgun headstamps can help age possible finds on your sites. I had the brass soaking in 3-in-one oil last night and was able to finally read what was on it. It has W. R. A. Co. across top, No. on left 9:00 position and 12 on right 3:00 position and RIVAL across the bottom. I found this on a site ,which I will put the link to in my thread. It is the sixth one down in the right hand column if you scroll down from the top. 12 gauge 1884-1929.

I just think it's interesting being able to get a date from a old shotgun brass.

Winchester Shotshell Headstamps

 

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[ivan salis]

yep old paper shell hulls

 

[kenstein]

Thank you, Treblehunter , for that link. I just added it to my favorites.

 

[Davers]

I always like to look at that link.

It never ceases to amaze me - All the SG Brands And Types that were made [ just before the 1940's]
Hopefully someday the fired brass types will become a popular collect-able.