steel case ammo

[free1954]

does anyone know when they first started making steel cased ammo? thanks for looking.

[RCS]

For military use, I would say 30M1 carbine 1942 and 45 ACP 1942, believe the Germans were producing 7,92mm in 1941.

Both Italy and Soviet Union manufactured steel case during WW2

[bruce]

AFAIK, the Germans used steel cased 7.92x57mm in WWI. By WWII it's use was widespread. Here is a link you might find helpful:

http://www.rifleshootermag.com/historical/20th-century-german-military-arms/ Sincerely. bruce.

[free1954]

thank you gentlemen for the replies. I didn't realize it was that early.

[RCS]

I missed something in your link about the Germans using steel cased 7,92x57mm, you said WW1 and I can not find it ?

Could you direct me to the section in your link ?

Thanks Robert

[Sunray]

Germans using steel cased 7.92x57mm was W.W. I according to the guys on cartridgecollectors.org. One guy has a Frankford Arsenal .30-06, copper washed, steel case dated 9/08. Brits were experimenting before W.W. I as well. And a Swiss professor and cartridge designer talked about steel cases in 1890. The whole thing is about how much copper you have.

[free1954]

thanks. I was reading a post on the GREAT WAR FORUM about guys who were magnet fishing at a ww1 battle site and bringing up cases.