7,92x57

IDnumber: 311

The first shipment of ammunition was delivered in 15 round boxes with original factory labels. The label is in German and without showing any specific Swedish markings. The markings indicate that it was produced by (Z) Waffenwerke Brünn A.G. at the Povazska factory. The factory was located in the city of Povazska Bystrica which is now located in Slovakia.

IDnumber: 323

This is a typical crate from the first order of ammunition from Germany. The label translated states: 1200 pcs 8mm live cartridge m/39 (German) Batch The crates weight loaded 39,1 kg The crate is of a standard Swedish m/98 design. The inside of the crate sides and the bottom has a full metal lining (zinc?). The metal lining is easy to remove. Courtesy of the Rude of Åtvidaberg Collection

IDnumber: 324

The second order for the 7.92x57mm (8mm m/39) ammunition came in crates of 1500 rounds. The box type is specified in Sweden military documents only as "German". The labels are in German with no additional labeling or markings in Swedish. Courtesy of the BF collection

IDnumber: 325

This box is also from the first order but with an original factory label in Czech. It bears no additional Swedish language or markings. Courtesy of the BF collection

IDnumber: 71

A 15 round box label from AMF 33 in the second order Box label translation: 8mm live cartridge m/39E (Steel cases) Ammunition factory 33 lot 14 of 1942 Headstamp: 1 = Lot number 42 = Manufactured 1942 SB = Patr.-Zündh.-u. Metallw.fabrik AG, vorm. Sellier & Bellot, Vlasim St = Steel case Courtesy of the Willem Van Eijk Collection

IDnumber: 72

A 15 round box label from AMF 33 in the second order Box label translation: 8mm live cartridge m/39E (Steel cases) Ammunition factory 33 lot 54 of 1942 Headstamp: 29 = Lot number 42 = Manufactured 1942 Z = Waffenwerke Brünn A.G., Povazska, plant Povazska Bystrica St = Steel case Courtesy of the Willem Van Eijk Collection

IDnumber: 73

A second order 15 round box label from AMF 32 (Linköpings tändsticksfabrik) Translation: 8mm live cartridge m/39E (Steel cases) Ammunition factory 32 lot 1 of 1942 Made in 18/6 1942 Cartridge Headstamp: 1= Lot number 42= Manufactured 1942 Z= Waffenwerke Brünn A.G., Povazska, plant Povazska Bystrica St= Steel case Courtesy of the Willem Van Eijk Collection

IDnumber: 264

A carrier (battle pack) for 8mm m/39 ammunition from the second order containing 300 rounds of ammunition in 15 round boxes. Five carriers were packed in each crate. AMF 33, P3/42 Produced by Patr.-Zündh.-u. Metallw.fabrik AG, vorm. Sellier & Bellot, Vlasim in 1942 Courtesy of Collector AMF 30

IDnumber: 326

This is the only box of 7.92x57mm ammunition manufactured in Sweden for the Swedish defense thus far reported. It has no markings other than Amf 27 (Norma) and the caliber. No dates of manufacturing are to be found on either the box or the cartridge headstamps. The cartridges have a standard Norma civilian headstamp of "NORMA 8x57 JS" and are loaded with spitzer type projectiles. While the cartridges have commercial headstamps, ammunition intended for civilian sale would never be packed in a box with military factory markings. Courtesy of the Rude of Åtvidaberg Collection.