Chinese M43 Ammo (lots of pics)

[Stevo]

I received these two cases the other day and opened one up tonight. Factory 61, 1969 dated, and copper-washed case and bullet. I might have to order some more. This is the first Chinese 7.62x39 that I've purchased in over 20 years. I've not seen this tin and wire-opener style before.

The other crate markings were painted over and not visible.



Lid off. Note the two "D" handles for pulling the wire openers.



Tin markings.



I didn't realize both ends needed to be pulled at the same time.




How the handles should have been used.



Tin open.




Headstamp close-up.

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Klinton stopped the import of Chinese arms/ammo into the US. I still haven't shot a single round of mine. Mind your ammo is corrosive and contain a mild steel core projectile.

[Stevo]

Klinton stopped the import of Chinese arms/ammo into the US. I still haven't shot a single round of mine. Mind your ammo is corrosive and contain a mild steel core projectile.

In the 10's of thousands of 7.62x39 rounds I've shot, I don't believe I've ever fired any that was non-corrosive or non-steel-core! Mind you, the vast majority of it was Czech M43.