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    7,62x51mm headstamp identification

    Enclosed are two photos showing the cartridge and the headstamp. I believe this is a
    New Zealandicon headstamp ? any information would be appreciated. RobertAttachment 62141Attachment 62140
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    From what I have, it's indeed NZ ammo. Either Colonial Ammunition Co., Footscray, Australiaicon or Colonial Ammunition Company, Auckland, New Zealand... Here's my link.

    Headstamp Codes - International Ammunition Association
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    Defintely NZ. Australiaicon hasn't used the CAC code for approximately 100 years.

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