[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Headstamp ID

Posted: 3/19/2007 8:00:48 PM EDT

A buddy of mine gave me some 30-06 ammo today and I can't identify the headstamp. It's RA 54, looks to be military production. Thanks, for the help.

Posted: 3/19/2007 8:23:36 PM EDT

[#1]

Remington Arms Co.

or

A/S Raufoss Ammunisjonsfabrikker, Raufoss, Norway

I'm betting on Remington.

Posted: 3/20/2007 4:27:05 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Remington Arms Co.

or

A/S Raufoss Ammunisjonsfabrikker, Raufoss, Norway

I'm betting on Remington.

Yeah, it's about 99.99% certain it's Remington. RA headstamps on U.S. military ammo will be set up with the characters at 90º intervals.

Posted: 3/20/2007 2:18:15 PM EDT

[#3]

yup.

It's the Rem. you're good to go.

Posted: 3/20/2007 7:29:15 PM EDT

[#4]

10-4, thanks for the ID, with it being made in 54 would it be corrosive or not.

Posted: 3/20/2007 10:55:10 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
10-4, thanks for the ID, with it being made in 54 would it be corrosive or not.

RA 54 is Non-Corrosive

REMINGTON ARMS CORPORATION:

Type: .30-’06 Ball
Lot Number: 33853
Date: November 1951
First SAFE Headstamp: RA 52

Posted: 3/21/2007 9:56:25 PM EDT

[#6]

Thanks, for the help guys.

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