Shotgun Shells ...

[TORRERO]

Does anyone know of a way to date shotgun shells ?
Was hunting around a church near my house yesterday and the first target I got was a shotgun shell, obviously paper because only the copper back is left.

Although the Church is older, assuming 1930s-40s I actually don't know and would assume that the shotgun shell was fired before the church was built ?

But asking if there is any way to tell an approximate age by the markings on the back ?

Inner circle is punched, above it says NO. 16 (16 gauge ?) sides say US, bottom says CLIMAX
Any help appreciated

 

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[vpnavy]

Until a member(s) pipe(s) in - take a look at: USC Co. SHOT SHELLS...

 

[cudamark]

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[TORRERO]

Looks a lot like the top right hand corner US Flat Head

US FLAT HEAD

(1910's to 1926. 1927-1938 if " Made in USA" on stamp.

 

[ncsuwolf]

Does anyone know of a way to date shotgun shells ?
Was hunting around a church near my house yesterday and the first target I got was a shotgun shell, obviously paper because only the copper back is left.

Although the Church is older, assuming 1930s-40s I actually don't know and would assume that the shotgun shell was fired before the church was built ?

But asking if there is any way to tell an approximate age by the markings on the back ?

Inner circle is punched, above it says NO. 16 (16 gauge ?) sides say US, bottom says CLIMAX
Any help appreciated

This may help…not vouching for accuracy.

Shotshell Headstamp Database - Aussie Metal Detecting & Fishing

This is a shotshell headstamp database with photos and production dates from companies such as UMC, Winchester and Remington-UMC.

aussiemetaldetecting.com