A military small & medium caliber ammunition collection

7.62mm NATO South Africa

7.62mm NATO Tracer R1M1 South Africa A76 7.62 G.R1.M1 profile view.7.62mm NATO Tracer R1M1 South Africa A76 7.62 G.R1.M1 head view.

Details

TypeTracer, R1M1
ProjectileFMJ, GM, 1 smooth crimping 1 knurled cannelures
Casebrass
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, 3-stake crimp, red annulus
HeadstampA76 7.62 G.R1.M1
NotesThe tip color should be red but it is completely worn off. You can see a couple of remnants of the tip color under strong light and magnification, and you can see a difference in the jacket patina where it once was.