Unusual Brass Finds of the Week - Page 3

**Mike Irwin** · February 17, 2013, 10:01 AM

OH!

My apologies. I gave my brain a long weekend off...

In answer to your question, yes. The Hungarians manufactured both the earlier 8x50R and the 8x56R rounds at Csepel Arsenal located near Budapest. They may have manufactured it elsewhere, also.

The headstamp for ammo manufactured at Csepel is an intertwined AH in the 12 o'clock position and a year in the 6 o'clock position.

BoogieMan · February 17, 2013, 10:05 AM

Guys thanks a million for the info. If you saw my other post with the Steyr M95 you wll notice I am trying to get the complete hungarian manufactured setup. Knowing to look for the AH headstamp will be very helpful.

These are the clips I have. I believe the one on Left is the AH and the one on the right appears to be the Hungarian coat of arms. Middle is CR possible GR. I also have a few with the Eagle and Swastika stamp.

**Mike Irwin** · February 17, 2013, 04:22 PM

Bogie,

Yes! That AH is the headstamp you are looking for!

Ambishot · February 17, 2013, 10:03 PM

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You have 7.5mm French MAS case there, made by Syria in 1957.

Thanks for the information. I have yet to see a 7.5mm French MAS in my neck of the woods and likewise any more empty 7.5 cartridges.

February 17, 2013, 10:01 AM	#51
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,293	OH! My apologies. I gave my brain a long weekend off... In answer to your question, yes. The Hungarians manufactured both the earlier 8x50R and the 8x56R rounds at Csepel Arsenal located near Budapest. They may have manufactured it elsewhere, also. The headstamp for ammo manufactured at Csepel is an intertwined AH in the 12 o'clock position and a year in the 6 o'clock position. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 17, 2013, 10:05 AM	#52
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 986	Guys thanks a million for the info. If you saw my other post with the Steyr M95 you wll notice I am trying to get the complete hungarian manufactured setup. Knowing to look for the AH headstamp will be very helpful. These are the clips I have. I believe the one on Left is the AH and the one on the right appears to be the Hungarian coat of arms. Middle is CR possible GR. I also have a few with the Eagle and Swastika stamp. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman Last edited by BoogieMan; February 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM.

February 17, 2013, 04:22 PM	#53
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,293	Bogie, Yes! That AH is the headstamp you are looking for! __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.