Deruelle Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Hi everybody, I found recently the german bullet called "truncated bullet" due to the form. Do you see such bullets. Or if so, can you give me till when they were produced.have a lookBest regardsChristophe
Deruelle Posted April 10, 2007 Author Posted April 10, 2007 Note the difference of the blending : before and during WW1
Deruelle Posted April 10, 2007 Author Posted April 10, 2007 And the final comparison with a standart 9 mm bullet from Reichsmarine
Deruelle Posted April 10, 2007 Author Posted April 10, 2007 Close up of the hallmark. Don't hesitate to show yoursRegardsChristophe
George Anderson Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I believe that the truncated 9mm Parabellum rounds were phased out in 1917 with the introduction of the TM08 (Trommelmagazin 1908). The TM08 does not function well with the truncated round.The last cartridge you show you refer to as Reich Marine. Have you made this determination based on the "RM" marking?
buellmeister Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) Could the "RM" represent the Company, Rheinmetal? (sp.) Just out for the pursuit of furthering my knowledge.....Joel Edited April 10, 2007 by buellmeister
George Anderson Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Joel, bingo! The round was built in 1917, the letters in the headstamp markings represent manufacturer, lots and dates.
buellmeister Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 George, Thank you for your kind words. I just gave myself a pat on the back for that one... LOL! Regards,Joel
Deruelle Posted April 10, 2007 Author Posted April 10, 2007 Hi The seller told me that this bullet was from Reichsmarine. Thanks for your comments. Don't hesitate to show your bullets.RegardsChristophe
JensF. Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 About the makers:J = IngolstadtS = SpandauRM = Rheinmetall
George Anderson Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Christophe, the cartridge is dated and was manufactured in 1917. The Reichsmarine did not come into existance until around 1922.Still your cartridges are very nice and highly collectible. In my collection I have only a very few truncated cartridges. They are highly sought after by collectors here in the US.
Deruelle Posted April 10, 2007 Author Posted April 10, 2007 Hi, Many thanks for your info. I have the chance to buy them for a very low price. I was there and these cartrigdes call me. RegardsChristophe
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