Shot Gun Shell

[Ladygarnet]

Would like to share and also see if anyone can identify the maker. Thanks Ladygarnet

 

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[Digger RJ]

Nice!! Congrats!!

 

[Almy]

Often, shotgun shells have the maker's name on the head. Unless someone recognizes this particular one, you will probably have to call it a "generic 12 gauge." The shell made a nice signal, didn't it? Like a big coin. I hope you find some of those in your future metal detecting. Welcome to the hobby and TNet!

 

[lenmac65]

I think I found one like that before, but I can't remember if I ever got a firm ID on it. Good luck and happy hunting.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Hard to tell but older shot shells are fun to collect...

 

[Tencents]

Originally they were all brass, in 1870's they started making them from paper dipped in wax, then in the 1960's plastic ones were introduced. May give you a clue to age of there is more than the brass head left. If plastic you may still be able to read it.