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Metal alloy, possibly brass, shell casing, likely .22 short winchester rimfire cartridge, "U" headstamp and firing point contact
Metal alloy, possibly brass, shell casing, likely .22 short winchester rimfire cartridge, "U" headstamp and firing point contact
Object Number 2017.5.70
Display Title Metal alloy, possibly brass, shell casing, likely .22 short winchester rimfire cartridge, "U" headstamp and firing point contact
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal alloy, possibly brass, shell casing, likely .22 short winchester rimfire cartridge, "U" headstamp and firing point contact
Classification
  • Ammunition
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Grays Hall South Survey, Test Unit 2, Level 2
Materials Metal alloy
Dimensions Overall: 1 × 0.7 × 0.6 cm (3/8 × 1/4 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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