This is an opened box containing 52 rounds of 6.5x55mm Swedish caliber ammunition.

Originally the box would have had 65 rounds.

This ammo was made in Denmark in 1946 and repackaged in 1950 by Hærens Ammunitionsarsenal

WARNING – THIS AMMUNITION IS WIDELY REGARDED AS UNSAFE FOR USE

There have been numerous reports over the years in the 6.5 Swedish shooting community that this specific (Hærens 1946 / 1950) ammunition poses a significant danger in shooting.  Do not attempt to shoot this ammo.

Ammunition Disclaimer

This ammunition is intended for collecting purposes. Every effort has been made to accurately identify the caliber, manufacturer, and year using SAMMI, CIP, and Historical sources. As is often the case with older ammunition head case markings and stamps may vary from those on record. It is also possible that the original ammunition may have been altered or created as a hand reload at some point in the past.

Although this ammunition may be a live and functioning cartridge it is not considered safe to fire by current firearms standards. Using this ammunition in an antique, vintage, or historical firearm could result in a catastrophic failure causing damage to the firearm and possible injury or death to the user.

Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to fire this ammunition.

Hærens Ammunitionsarsenal

65 stk.

6,5 mm patroner m. 1946 ru.

Patroneringsdato:  6 NOV 1950

Made in Denmark

6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser – written on side of box

Headstamp: VI46  4  8  HA