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JPoarch94
 Post subject: Post-War Ammo
PostPosted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:13 pm 
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I recently traded for a some surplus 6.5 and got a box of 3 clips w/ ammo as well as a 50 rd box of individual rounds. Most was 1935/36 made in Capua. But about half the 50rd box is 1950 marked, made by BPD in Rome(?). I'm unable to get a clear picture of the headstamp right now but will try later. Just thought this was interesting as I haven't been able to find anyone with ammo this late made at this maker. Or ammo made at this maker at all really. Just the clips. Any input or similar post war ammo?
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NebrHogger
 Post subject: Re: Post-War Ammo
PostPosted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:03 pm 
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Теперь предлагаем бесплатную ежедневную маммографию!
Теперь предлагаем бесплатную ежедневную маммографию!
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You don't see it too often, but Bombrini Parodi Delfino ( BPD) made ammo into the sixties. I've been looking for star ammo = Hirtenberger & that's a tough one, too.

The one to watch for is 8X50R mmo by SMI. Italy made a lot of ammo for the war reparation rifles from Austria but most of it went to Africa. I've seen it sell for over $25 a clip. SW

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JPoarch94
 Post subject: Re: Post-War Ammo
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Wow. That's not cheap. I will definitely look around for different ammo now. You really gotta work to read some of the headstamps, though. Any specific direction to start in? Been enjoying that M38, by the way. Put a couple hundred rounds through it already. Good shooter, but I definitely have to compensate for the 300m sight.
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