Chinese M43 Ammo (lots of pics)
I received these two cases the other day and opened one up tonight. Factory 61, 1969 dated, and copper-washed case and bullet. I might have to order some more. This is the first Chinese 7.62x39 that I've purchased in over 20 years. I've not seen this tin and wire-opener style before.
The other crate markings were painted over and not visible.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...8aMedium-1.jpg
Lid off. Note the two "D" handles for pulling the wire openers.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...70Medium-1.jpg
Tin markings.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...71Medium-1.jpg
I didn't realize both ends needed to be pulled at the same time.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...2aMedium-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...73Medium-1.jpg
How the handles should have been used.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...79Medium-1.jpg
Tin open.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...74Medium-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...75Medium-1.jpg
Headstamp close-up.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...77Medium-1.jpg