The Carcano cartridge is 6.5x52 (rimless) and has a larger head diameter than the 25-35/ 6.5x52R (. 442"vs .422"). It is known that permitted pressure for the 6.5x52R is significantly less than for 25-35, but the American ammo has been used in 6.5x52R "Bring Backs" since the end of the war and the only complaints I have heard about had to do with different points of impact. Bullet diameter for the 6.5x48R S&S, 6.5x58R S&S, and 6.5x70R is about .261"; but 6.5x52R is very close to the .257" of the 25-35. Even in this small Alabama town I was able to buy 24 ga. shells through the local Feed & Seed Store. There is no directory of workmen's touchmarks, so initials found on German guns are difficult or impossible to ID, whereas trademarks may be identified.
Mike
Last edited by Der Ami; 01/12/26 03:29 PM.
