For you 7.62x54r guys out there...

[english kanigit]

I need some help identifying a cartridge. I would like to know who makes it and any other interesting info about it.



Here's the headstamp. On the top it appears to be a '188'.


And on the otherside I'm assuming an identifying mark for the munitions plant.


I've got around 60-75 of these, they come packaged ready to drop into ammo pouches.



If you've got any thoughts please chime in.

 

[Cosmoline]

Russian 147 grainers if I'm reading the stamp correctly. If a magnet latches to it, the round is post 1970 and has a mild steel core. Pull a bullet to check the weight and verify this.

 

[Ad Astra]

Here 'tis, I think, it sure seems like it:

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinAmmo025.htm

The whole page is a great resource.

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinAmmo.htm