Joe

Don't know when .22 ammunition came into vogue, but the following references
may be useful.

Barnes, Frank C., edited by K. Warner 1989
Cartridges of The World, DBI Books, Northbrook, 6th edition.

Hogg, Ian V. 1982
The Cartridge Guide, The Small Arms Ammunition Identification Manual, Arms
and Armour Press, London.


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Denis Gojak
Historical Archaeologist
National Parks and Wildlife Service of NSW
PO Box 1967
Hurstville NSW 2220
AUSTRALIA

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Dortch [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, 23 February 2000 15:33
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      0.22" rifle shells
>
> Dear list members
> I am trying to sort out stratigraphy of a late prehistoric period rock
> shelter site in s-w Australia, where occupation by various people seems to
> have continued into the 19th and 20th C. Some of the uppermost hearth
> layers in the floor deposit contain modern artefacts, mostly 0.22" rifle
> shells, which may be mixed in from above, or else indicate a young age for
> the hearths. Can anyone tell me when this calibre began to be manufactured
> and whether it became widespread quickly? If it was not popular until the
> last few decades I might suspect mixing, as the hearth layers also contain
> stone artefacts. Some shells have the manufacturer's imprint, "ICI", which
> may be an additional clue. Any published reference would also be much
> appreciated.
> Cheers
> Joe Dortch