Finaly fround .30 Luger at Floride flea market

[Jasta2]

Today I was surprised to find some .30 Luger at the Webster flea market in Fl. What I found was a full box of
Remington 93 grain, and 25 rounds in a bag. Dealer said they were military(in the bag). I am not to familiar with ammo case markings. The base reads W.R.A. CO. 7.65 Luger, it is a Lead hollow point. Who is the manufacture and was it military issue? I can't think it could be military. Gave $30 for the 75 rounds. Guess I got a fair deal. Now to find a affordable .30 Luger!

[cirelaw]

I live in Florida. Do you mind telling me where in case I'm close~~~ Eric!

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by Jasta2

Today I was surprised to find some .30 Luger at the Webster flea market in Fl. What I found was a full box of
Remington 93 grain, and 25 rounds in a bag. Dealer said they were military(in the bag). I am not to familiar with ammo case markings. The base reads W.R.A. CO. 7.65 Luger, it is a Lead hollow point. Who is the manufacture and was it military issue? I can't think it could be military. Gave $30 for the 75 rounds. Guess I got a fair deal. Now to find a affordable .30 Luger!

Hi,

I really doubt that lead bullets or hollow point bullets were loaded for military useage, as they have been outlawed for military useage for over 100 years.

WRA, of course, is Winchester Repeating Arms, so we know who made the casings, anyway. A hollow point lead bullet, now that's interesting, indeed. I'd really like to see one of those, as nobody is currently manufacturing those, to my knowledge, in .30 Luger.

Someone may have more knowledge here, but I don't remember seeing any original Winchester vintage ammo loaded with lead bullets, let alone hollow point ones.

I hope this helps!


Sieger

[Jasta2]

Here are a couple of pics of what I think to be the lead hollow point rounds. If they are lead, I guess it must be a reload.

[rhuff]

That is a most interesting round, to say the least. The WRA is Winchester Repeating Arms, for the brass. I have a small amount of the same brass that I handload for my Lugers. That lead HP bullet with a cannalure is a new one for me. It obviously is set up for a roll crimp, like many factory 30 Luger ammo today. A cannalure on a lead HP bullet is really interesting. I believe that these rounds are reloads, but I certainly could be incorrect(that happens often). I have never seen factory Lead HP ammo for 30 Luger handguns. Thank you very much for posting the info and photos.

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by Jasta2

Here are a couple of pics of what I think to be the lead hollow point rounds. If they are lead, I guess it must be a reload.

Jasta 2,

Thanks for posting the photos!!

This seems to be quite an intelligently designed lead bullet for the 7.65 Luger!

Please note the short ojive (long bearing surface of the bullet).

Thanks again!


Sieger

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by Jasta2

Here are a couple of pics of what I think to be the lead hollow point rounds. If they are lead, I guess it must be a reload.

Jasta 2

You know, at second look, the bullets don't really look like they are cast lead; as the bullets just look too perfect (no oxidation, perfect edges, no casting seam, presence of a cannalure, etc.)!

Could they be nickel jacketed bullets instead; as both the German and U.S. manufacturers used nickel jackets for some time into the 1930s. Your WRA headstamped casings would be from this early period too, by the way.

Can you mark the bullet with a good strong application of your thumbnail? If not, you may have some original Winchester FMJ Hollow Point ammo here.

Again, do we have a member more familiar with the Winchester products of that period?

Thanks, as the mystery continues.


Sieger

[Jasta2]

Thanks for the replies. I'll post some pictures soon
I live 6 months a year in Fla. Nov to May. The other 6 months in N.H.
I live in Lakeland, Fla. 863-665-1629 It would be great to visit any member in Florida







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[Jasta2]

You are correct. I though the bullet looked a little to smooth and shiny to be lead, it had the look of lead. The round is quite hard, could not scratch it at all. wonder when these could have been made. Maybe the 30's as you suggested. Anyone need a round for their 9mm ammo collection, just send me a PM.

Bill

[rhuff]

I agree with Bob(Sieger) that this is a well designed bullet. When you look at it, with using the cannalure as designed for crimping, one has an OAL that appears to be nice and long. Would you be able to measure the OAL of that cartridge? Most definitely has a significant bearing surface. Could you also measure the diameter of the bullet?.... .308, or .309in.

This is a great find by you, and a lot of fun trying to figure it all out. Thanks again.

[Jasta2]

Rhuff,

If you like one or two rounds, please PM me.
Bill

[rhuff]

Thank you very much for the offer, but I don't collect ammo. I just thought that it was a most interesting cartridge, and anything that I can learn about 30 luger ammo is good. Now knowledge retention is another thing.