Marking of case and bag charges.

Case markings: In addition to the information stamped on the head as shown in figu-re 79 the following marks are painted on the case:

Flashless powder: In cases loaded with flashless powder, a ¾-inch "F" should be painted in yellow somewhere on the head end. Also, the word "FLASHLESS" is painted on the side of the case.

Fixed and semi-fixed ammunition: Both fixed and semi-fixed ammunition cases have the index number painted in ¾-inch high letters on the head end of the case. In addition, semi-fixed charges also have their ammunition lot numbers painzed on in similar fashion.

Bag charges: These markings are lettered in 3/8-inch black characters on the side opposite to the lacings, with the bottom of the letters toward the ignition end of the bag:

Ammunition lot number

Caliber and length of gun in calibers - type of charge (full, reduced, etc.)

Index number of powder

Weight of powder charge

Number of sections per charge

Initial velovity and weight of projectile with which charge can be used*.

The word "FLASHLESS" in ¾" high yellow letters if the charge is either flashless-type powder or powder with flashless pellets added.

Figure 79. Stamping on Base of Cartridge Cases