An original Italian 6.5x52 Carcano round which is fully deactivated and empty of propellant, with war or pre-war dated casing and original round nose bullet head. The later dated rounds have copper FMJ heads, and presumably the pressures of wartime production meant less time to apply nickel plating. The headstampings show dates from 1942 up to 1944, and most headstamps are of the SMI ammunition factory SMI (factory - Societa Metallurgica Italiana) , although there are some other intials present. Rather than being stamped, the base of the case features a deep grove onto which the markings are raised. The neck of the cartridge is also unusual, that there is a distinct step inside the neck corresponding to the length of the bullet, which is not smooth to the shoulder. After the war, surplus ammunition was repackaged in the 1950s as a mix of headstamps, and sold onto the civilian market to raise funds. Price is for one round only. Cases have not had original wartime patina polished from them and will show some traces of the original finish. Rounds must travel by courier.

A view of the headstamps. Exact headstamp cannot be guaranteed.

A closer view of the headstamp style.

The size of the round compared to a coin.