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
>