Very old like 125 yr old shotgun shell?

[Depths Of History]

Lund this shotgun shell that says war on it no 12 and has what looks like a scree going through the middle
Any ideas?

 

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[Depths Of History]

Anyone know?

 

[diggummup]

Are you sure it says WAR and not WRA? I can't see any headstamp markings myself in your photos.

 

[Depths Of History]

Are you sure it says WAR and not WRA? I can't see any headstamp markings myself in your photos.

yes it does say wra.

 

[River Rat]

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[Depths Of History]

Shotgun This site will help you ID other potential headstamp shells you find.

this helps a lot
I think it says wra