Have you seem Ray Bearse "Centerfire American Rifle Cartridges 1892-1963
published by A.S. Barnes and Co., Inc., South Brunswick  in 1966?
 
Amy.
 
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> Hello,
>   I was just wondering if anyone knows of a good reference book for
> identifying markings on shell casings.  We are currently running a
> project
> and found a .22 rimfire shell with the markings "U.S." stamped on the
> end.
> Did the U.S. military or the United States Cartridge Company stamp
> their
> cartridges?  Any information will be greatly appreciated.
>
>                                         Thanks,
>                                                 Karen L. Mayo
>