Unidentified Ammo

[Buckley]

Found in my late father`s effects some ammo that I, in my limited knowledge, cannot identify its origin and the weapons that it is safe to use in.

Rifle , center fire , reads " AOC " and the number 1340 - any chance this is for a British Jungle Carbine in . 303 caliber ?

Rifle , center fire , reads " FA " and the number 43.

Pistol , center fire , reads " WRA " and the number 53. Looks to me like a .45 caliber .

These are all loose rounds and not in any boxes. Appreciate any information. Regards: Buckley

 

[jgcoastie]

Posting pictures would be beneficial. If possible, lay the cartridges down next to a ruler when you take the photos so we know what the dimensions are (roughly).

 

[BillM]

AOC This one is interesting. Made in Italy, 303 Brit, for Egypt. Late
40's to mid 50's. Might have some minor collector value to someone
interested in oddball 303 cartridges. Do a google on it---the 1340 is
actually a date code, sort of.

FA Frankford Arsenal, 1943. Is it 30-06? Probably corrosive primed.


WRA Winchester Repeating Arms. 1953. If I had it I would shoot it.

 

[jonnyc]

Just to add, the WRA 53 is most-likely a .45 ACP round.
I believe BillM did a fine job with the rest.

 

[44 AMP]

Unless it is a reload, FA 43 .30-06 ammo will be corrosive primed.

 

[Buckley]

Ammo Identified

Many thanks for the information ,really a great help to me. TFL members are always willing to share their knowledge!! Thanks again: Buckley