I was flipping through a Winchester ammo catalog I've had a few years and noticed something interesting. Bullets that were nickel coated for the 1911. I have seen some very old 1920s to early 40s auto pistol ammo that had a grey coating over the copper bullet jacket that I assume is "cupronickel". I've also seen old 22 Longs that had nickel coated cases. Were the first jacketed pistol bullets grey cupronickel or plain copper? Anyone have more information on various jacket and case materials and coatings? The old ammo I saw was Remington UMC and the cases were regular brass. I have some Yellow box Winchester 38 special ammo that has nickel plated brass probably from the 60s and Lubaloy bullets like plated 22 Long Rifle ammo. School me old timers...
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I know for cases there were copper cases before brass and then steel.
How about nickel plated brass and steel cases?
I know for bullets, there were lead bullets first and then various jacket materials. What was the first jacket material and when were various materials used? I know for jackets there is copper coated, pure drawn copper jacket, brass jacket, nickel plated cupro nickel, aluminum jackets and bimental.
Hoping someone can school us on these.
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https://images.gunsinternational.co...fle-Ammo_101010795_12956_4BE0A7D06F2A99CC.JPG
https://www.gunsamerica.com/UserImages/127996/971836784/wm_2636721.jpg
https://www.bing.com/images/search?...B69F&selectedIndex=150&FORM=IRPRST&ajaxhist=0
I know for cases there were copper cases before brass and then steel.
How about nickel plated brass and steel cases?
I know for bullets, there were lead bullets first and then various jacket materials. What was the first jacket material and when were various materials used? I know for jackets there is copper coated, pure drawn copper jacket, brass jacket, nickel plated cupro nickel, aluminum jackets and bimental.
Hoping someone can school us on these.
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