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6.3 X 53R R/K FINNISH
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EUROPEAN SPORTING UP TO 6.99mm
6.3 X 53R R/K FINNISH
6.3 X 53R · 3 headstamps · 1 scan
| Calibre | 6.3 X 53R |
| In the cabinet | EUROPEAN SPORTING UP TO 6.99mm · 4 images |
Reading the headstamp
12 o'clockMaker's name or factory code
6 o'clockCalibre or year of manufacture
CentrePrimer — Berdan or Boxer, and any seal colour
Research notes
This is one of the cartridges developed in Finland after WW2 based on the Russian 7.62x54R Moisen Nagant case and was offered in a range of calibers up to 9.3mm. It was listed by Sako but production ceased in the mid 1970’s. Originally used VPT military cases but was commercially produced by both Sako and Lapua. (Dixon Ref. SC40)
Provenance
2014Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-05-11
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