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.30-06 United States

.30-06 Ball M1 United States F A 41 profile view..30-06 Ball M1 United States F A 41 head view.

Details

TypeBall, M1
ProjectileFMJ, GM, silver tip, 1 knurled crimping cannelure
Casebrass, taper crimp
Primerpercussion, rounded, brass, ring crimp, black annulus
HeadstampF A 41
NotesThis round was from a contract for the U.S. Navy (Lot 2160). The silver tip distinguishes this lot from M2 ball. API rounds in this caliber were not color coded with silver tips until 1943.