Mystery Ammo

Terry G · 05-01-2016, 12:02 PM

Years ago I had a student who was having a lot of trouble with the handgun qualification. I liked the guy and worked with him a couple of times own my own time and got him through the course. A couple of weeks later he asked me if I would some ammunition that his Dad had bought before he passed away. He wasn't sure of the caliber, but it was in a "Big Can." Naturally I said yes. I forgot about it until just thus morning when I was cleaning the basement. The can say's MADE IN RUSSIA 7.62 X 39MM Non-Corrosive 640 RDS. Okay, surplus ammunition is common as dirt, but in ENGLISH? Non-Corrosive? It came with a large can opener. Any Ideas?

Garand · 05-01-2016, 12:11 PM

Large can opener, sure sound like former Warsaw Pact ammo. Most former Warsaw Pact ammo I have seen in the past decade has had some English writing as a lot of it is being manufactured to bring foreign currency into those countries to keep their economies a float.

Terry G · 05-01-2016, 02:54 PM

Here's What it looks like.

nikto · 05-01-2016, 03:20 PM

I saw ads for such in gun mags and shotgun news, not that long ago.

gripper · 05-01-2016, 03:46 PM

Early commercial (or re branded military).

BigEd63 · 05-01-2016, 05:47 PM

I agree with gripper and probably paper wrapped or that generic looking white boxed stuff if you open the can.

If it's the vintage I think it is.

nikto · 05-01-2016, 07:21 PM

what diff, anyway? if it's no longer available, it's not. and if you really care about ammo prices, why dont you get a dillon progressive loader?

Garand · 05-01-2016, 08:40 PM

It is produced in a Russian government arsenal for foreign public sale to produce foreign currency. That is why the only thing changed is the lettering.

Terry G · 05-02-2016, 10:35 AM

Interesting. Maybe I'll sell the can as is. I haven't needed it so far.

05-01-2016, 12:02 PM	#1
Terry G Registered User Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,122	Mystery Ammo Years ago I had a student who was having a lot of trouble with the handgun qualification. I liked the guy and worked with him a couple of times own my own time and got him through the course. A couple of weeks later he asked me if I would some ammunition that his Dad had bought before he passed away. He wasn't sure of the caliber, but it was in a "Big Can." Naturally I said yes. I forgot about it until just thus morning when I was cleaning the basement. The can say's MADE IN RUSSIA 7.62 X 39MM Non-Corrosive 640 RDS. Okay, surplus ammunition is common as dirt, but in ENGLISH? Non-Corrosive? It came with a large can opener. Any Ideas?

05-01-2016, 02:54 PM	#3
Terry G Registered User Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,122	Here's What it looks like. Attached Thumbnails

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05-01-2016, 12:11 PM	#2
Garand Registered User Joined: Jun 2004 From: Canadian Badlands Posts: 9,416	Large can opener, sure sound like former Warsaw Pact ammo. Most former Warsaw Pact ammo I have seen in the past decade has had some English writing as a lot of it is being manufactured to bring foreign currency into those countries to keep their economies a float.

05-01-2016, 03:20 PM	#4
nikto Registered User Joined: May 2014 From: USA Posts: 3,050	I saw ads for such in gun mags and shotgun news, not that long ago.

05-01-2016, 03:46 PM	#5
gripper Registered User Joined: Oct 2003 From: nashua nh Posts: 2,682	Early commercial (or re branded military).

05-01-2016, 05:47 PM	#6
BigEd63 Registered User Joined: Dec 2004 From: Arkansas Posts: 4,130	I agree with gripper and probably paper wrapped or that generic looking white boxed stuff if you open the can. If it's the vintage I think it is.

05-01-2016, 07:21 PM	#7
nikto Registered User Joined: May 2014 From: USA Posts: 3,050	what diff, anyway? if it's no longer available, it's not. and if you really care about ammo prices, why dont you get a dillon progressive loader?

05-01-2016, 08:40 PM	#8
Garand Registered User Joined: Jun 2004 From: Canadian Badlands Posts: 9,416	It is produced in a Russian government arsenal for foreign public sale to produce foreign currency. That is why the only thing changed is the lettering.

05-02-2016, 10:35 AM	#9
Terry G Registered User Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,122	Interesting. Maybe I'll sell the can as is. I haven't needed it so far.