SYNTOWN MINIATURES, UDIMORE SUSSEX, ca 1986
04 = Mechanische Werkstatten, Königswartha
CZECHOSLOVAKIAN MADE FROM GERMAN MACHINES
ak = Munitionsfabriken vormals Selier u. Bellot, Werk Vlasim, Prag
An arc or curved line between the producer code and material code indicates that the Berdan primer pocket has just one flash hole rather than two.
This is a modern reproduction/fake with a plated case that is fluted and drilled.
aux = Polte Armaturen und Maschinenfabrik A.G., Poltestr. und Fichtestr., Werk Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Prussia
The above specimens all have the Zdh 88 brass primer (corrosive)
Note the comma instead of the dot in the 7,9. This is the only specimen like this
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On the above cartridges the material code (St) is on the right hand side
On these cartridges the material code (St) is on the left side.
All three these cartridges have a heavy 3 stab primer crimp
Wood blank
Modern reproduction/fake with case and bullet drilled and galvanised
Proof load. Remnants of the green base still visible. The headstamp is aux – St 44 65
Note the difference in the font from 1944 to 1945
Interesting is the “open” 4 on the date on lot 12 as opposed to the “closed” 4 on lots 1 – 11
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The following list from Polte all have CNCS bullet
ay = Alois Pirkl, Elektrotechn.- Fabrik, Reichenberg, Sudeten
de = “HASAG”, Hugo A. Schneider A.G., Lampenfabrik, Werk Leipzig, Sachsen (1945)
dou = Waffenwerke Brünn A.G., Werk Povaszka Bystrica
The above specimens all have the Zdh 88 brass primer (corrosive)
St+ is a lacquered steel case with reinforced base.
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The following list from Waffenwerke Brünn A.G. all have CNCS bullet
The following list from Waffenwerke Brünn A.G. all have CNCS bullet and Zdh 88 brass primer (corrosive)
Fábrica Militar de Cartuchos San Lorenzo
Fabrica Nacional de Municoes e Armas Ligeiras, Moscavide (Portugal)
Not sure if this is legitimate or a reproduction. My guess would be a reproduction round from 7.62 NATO brass
Fábrica Nacional de Palencia, Spain
fva = Draht-u. Metallwarenfabrik GmbH, Salzwedel, Sachsen-Anhalt, Prussia (1944-45)
3 Primer stab crimps
hla = Metallwarenfabrik Treuenbrietzen GmbH, Werk Sebaldushof, Treuenbrietzen, Brandenburg (1943-45)
The arc between the producer code and the material code was removed before the case was laquered. There is still a remnant visible under magnification.
Brass case
kam = “HASAG”, Eisen-u. Metallwerke GmbH, Werk Skarzysko-Kamienna, Poland (1944)
oxo = Teuto Metallwerke GmbH, Osnabrück, Niedersachsen (1944-45)
PRIVI PARTISAN UZICE
The above is a movie blank manufactured in England by G.Conway from Yugoslavian 7.9 x 57 cases
USA manufactured blank (Movie?) by Joe Swanson
Czechoslovakian post-war manufacture from German components
Probably a home made or fire-formed case from an old Sellier & Bellot 7.9 x57 case. The shoulder dimensions differ from factory loads.
SM = Chemnitzer Sportwaffen & Munitionsfabrik GmbH
Caliber and designation (Platz = Blank) stencilled on the side of the case according to German regulations when the maker/caliber is not headstamped or not clearly identified.
wa = “HASAG”, Hugo Schneider A.G., Lampenfabrik, Werk Leipzig, Sachsen (1944)
