8mm German Mauser ammo box id please:

[drweiler]

Rounds in both boxes appear to be ball with green primer sealant, brass cased, no tip paint. Wondering if 'red' overstamp means tracer? Thanks, Don

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[JBinIll]

s.S-Schweres Spitzgeschoss=Heavy Pointed Ball

i.L-Ammunition is loaded on clips

http://www.lonesentry.com/manuals/german-infantry-weapons/german-ammunition-labels.html

[drweiler]

Good information and link, thanks, Don

[joem]

I had a case of circa 1937 stuff. Salvaged for bullets only. Case had a leak and water got in.