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6/2/2012 6:30:56 AM EDT
German 7.92x33mm Kurz, mild steel core and lacquered steel cases.  Headstamps: 04/58 - copperwashed steel jacket and 8/45/DOU/-/st - cupro nickel clad steel.  wolfgang





6/3/2012 3:26:41 AM EDT
[#1]
Thanks for sharing wolfgang,

Interesting to see so clearly the construction of the bullet. The construction is very similar with the russian 57-n-231 (M43) bullet, not too difficult to quess what was the origin of the russian "design" .

Take a look at the base of the case. Only one flashhole from the primer pocket. Another late war cost-saving feature of the german ammo.
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6/3/2012 7:54:56 AM EDT
[#2]
what is the reason for the nickel around the core?
6/3/2012 3:39:18 PM EDT
[#3]
Originally Posted By ARsforlife:
what is the reason for the nickel around the core?


I think the jacket is made from the cupro-nickel alloy. The material around the core is lead I presume.
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6/3/2012 7:15:17 PM EDT
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6/4/2012 9:27:47 AM EDT
[#5]
As usual, Thank You for sharing !

And I must admit, ( yes I know the history of the two cartridges... ), it looks like a "Mini Me" version of the 7.62x39, LOL

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