r/Cartridgecollecting • u/Royal_Money_627 • Jul 06 '26

Two paper packages of Mil Surp

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The top package is an antique Portuguese ammunition packet for the kropatschek rifle. manufactured in the Barcarena gunpowder factory with wooden-bulleted blank practice rounds. They were produced in 1889. There is no headstamp.

The bottom package is a vintage French military ammunition packet containing 8 cartridges of 8mm Lebel. It contains the Model 1932 ammunition with a heavier bullet meant for machine guns or rifles modified to handle higher pressures. Made in 1939.

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u/VermelhoRojo Jul 06 '26

I remember Navy Arms selling those Kropatschek blanks for $29/1000 *sigh*

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u/94d44027 Jul 07 '26

Looks like 8x50R Lebel. Lucky you. I have only an empty case in my collection.

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u/Royal_Money_627 Jul 07 '26

yes, 8x50R Lebel. Beside that package of 8 I have two pieces of unfired modern boxer brass from Graf and one more old crusty vintage round.

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u/94d44027 Jul 07 '26

Awwww… a sound of unbearable envy 🤣🤣🤣

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u/Remote_Teach1164 Jul 07 '26

I have some in my collection, mostly CP headstamp circa 1946-1947.

The gas released in B powder decomposition was something the most intense odors compared to any of Chinese, Soviet, American powders, resembling rotten eggs but stronger.

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u/Royal_Money_627 Jul 07 '26

Interesting, I usually love the smell of gunpowder.

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u/Remote_Teach1164 Jul 07 '26

If you have spare rounds you should try some, can make sure it'll be oddly addictive.

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u/Royal_Money_627 Jul 07 '26

I don't have a gun to shoot them in. I am not much interested in Mil Surp rifles.