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6.35 X 53 US EXPERIMENTAL (25 HOMOLOGOUS)
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METRIC MILITARY UP TO 6.99mm

6.35 X 53 US EXPERIMENTAL (25 HOMOLOGOUS)

6.35 X 53 · 2 headstamps · 3 scans
Calibre6.35 X 53
In the cabinetMETRIC MILITARY UP TO 6.99mm · 5 images
Headstamp of 6.35 X 53 US EXPERIMENTAL (25 HOMOLOGOUS)
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
6.35-X-53-US-XPL 6.35-X-53-US-XPL-3

Research notes

This cartridge was developed in the continuing search for a replacement for the 7.62 NATO. Also known as the 25 Winchester and was designed by Frankford Arsenal although also made by Winchester.

Simplex loading – designated FA-T125

Duplex loading – designated FA-T127

Proof

Provenance

2016Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-05-11
Same drawer

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