Hello:
I am trying to get further info about these Austrian headstamps find in Chile. I would appreciate if you can tell me the meaning of the letters “NA” in this HS.
Thanks in advance.
Hola Claudio,
I believe that this confusing designation was originated in the 1950’s when the Garand M1 rifle used in Chile was designated as “Fusil N. A. M. 1 Cal. 7,62 mm. (.30)” (Fusil Norte Americano Modelo 1), which was a local translation of “U.S. M1 Rifle”.
This HP contract for Chile also included 7.62 x 51 mm NATO ammunition headstamped HP-71 7.62x51N.
Un saludo grande,
Fede
Fede:
Thanks for your information.
In respect to the 7.62x51, you’re absolutely right, where “N” means “NATO”. I have items of these with ball (bala normal) and tracer type (red tip). The box label is in spanish.
See the pictures.
Gracias amigo!!!