Early 45 ACP round.

[Ronstar]

On Saturday while on campus I dug what looks like a normal 45 ACP cartridge. After getting it cleaned up enough to read the case head stamp it says PETERS on top and 45 AC on the bottom. I found a picture of one that is exactly what I have but no history about it. Its not the revolver style case rather the normal 45 ACP style. I can just barely make out what appears to be a cannelure ring (if thats what it is) but the ones in the article look much more pronounced. Those were identified as 1920 era but mine is slightly different. If someone has a bit more history I would appreciate it. Haven't seen FastDraw on here in awhile. I tried to get pictures but just not enough detail showing up, especially that light ring around the case.

 

[DesertRokon]

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Peters .45 a.c.?

This weights close to 296 gr which should mean the bullet weight is 200 grains. The bullet is tinned GM-jacketed & non-magnetic. Can anyone tell me the reason / story behind the bullet crimp so high on the case? It’s evidently not a bullet seating crimp as is usually seen, but one to secure...

forum.cartridgecollectors.org

Hope this helps, I found one outside an old ghost town in Nevada a couple of years ago. Had me stumped for awhile as well.

 

[MuddyMo]

^ good read

 

[Ronstar]

The only thing missing on mine is an obvious cannelure in the case. There is a very light ring around the case in the same position as the two cases in the upper row on the left. Looking at those cannelures in the other rounds I dont think firing the round would nearly completely flatten out the groove. Head stamp is dead on, just the case is not matching up with any photo.