[jeffsenpai]

Hello all!

I just returned from a local gun show, where I purchased some surplus 7.62x54R. It was marked as "Bulgarian" and that was about it. Any ammo experts available to answer my questions?

Is it steel core?
brass cases? reloadable?
corrosive?

[Mooseman684]

Need a Headstamp and date...

[jeffsenpai]

Headstamp says "10" and "54", is that what you're looking for?

[squirrelblaster]

was it a "pro" gun show? and are you in ohio? or is this just the time for gunshows?
ps. i have some of what i think is that same ammo by the look of the tin, yellow tip and paper wrapping, and guy that sold it to me said it was carrosive, however im NO expert so dont take my word on it since im only going on a picture and second hand knowlage (random vender).

and head stamp is same.

[Mooseman684]

That is Bulgarian Brass Case and should be lead Core Light Ball ammo, if the bullets are Not yellow tipped made in 1954.If Yellow tipped it is Heavy Ball.Corrosive and Non-Reloadable !!!
Rich

[jeffsenpai]

It was a gun show in central california. First gun show I have ever been to, but I certainly did enjoy walking around and drooling over the Garands and such.

Quote:       Originally Posted by Mooseman684

That is Bulgarian Brass Case and should be lead Core Light Ball ammo, if the bullets are Not yellow tipped made in 1954.If Yellow tipped it is Heavy Ball.Corrosive and Non-Reloadable !!! Rich

Thanks moose! thats what I needed to know.

[SwedeSteve]

Moose- I thought 10 was a country code for Russia????

[Mooseman684]

Russia is 188 and 60.
Rich

[SwedeSteve]

My bad! Been reading too long!

[marion57]

10 is bulgarian and 54 is yr of manufacure probably 147 grain is it is brass cassing and no yellow or painted tip
7.62x54r.net

[ingous]

The Sportsmans Guide is currently selling this stuff (see below) it is corrosive, correct?

Bulgarian surplus 7.62x54R 182 - gr. FMJ Ammo,



Rare-find 1950s Bulgarian production, get it while it lasts! With "10" stamp that proves the "Commie" authenticity. 182-grain FMJ bullet. Brass-cased, Berdan-primed, non-reloadable. Muzzle Velocity: 2,600 F.P.S. Muzzle Energy: 2,732 ft.-lbs.

[nick112207]

yup that stuff is bulgarian heavy ball ammo. corrosive. bought some from AIM Surplus. same exact yellow tip. same exact tin can that it came in. havent gotten to shoot any of it yet due to weather so i dont know how it compares to new production stuff

[marion57]

Yepper its bulgarian!! and about as rare as flea on a dogs back!!And yes its corosive as all Mil surp is!!

[texnmidwest]

Fleas are common??!!!! Darn, I was collecting them things too!

[SwedeSteve]

Tex- Them aint fleas!