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drweiler
12-04-2012, 12:40
Rounds in both boxes appear to be ball with green primer sealant, brass cased, no tip paint. Wondering if 'red' overstamp means tracer? Thanks, Don

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JBinIll
12-04-2012, 05:19
s.S-Schweres Spitzgeschoss=Heavy Pointed Ball

i.L-Ammunition is loaded on clips

http://www.lonesentry.com/manuals/german-infantry-weapons/german-ammunition-labels.html

drweiler
12-04-2012, 05:54
Good information and link, thanks, Don

joem
12-05-2012, 07:52
I had a case of circa 1937 stuff. Salvaged for bullets only. Case had a leak and water got in.