7.62 Cartridge identification

[Leatherneck]

I bought this piece of WW2 trench art and am researching whether it is authentic. This 7.62 cartridge is in the center so I thought if I could date the cartridge that would be a clue. Of course someone could have added it later but this is worth a try. Clearly the shell is 1945 but I have concerns about the EGA.
Let me know if anyone has any info. Thanks.

 

[StuP]

What makes you think it's 7.62 ? As far as I know in WWII the Russians used a 7.62, the Germans were 7.92.

 

[JBWJr]

Case base diameter looks measurable...

 

[Leatherneck]

I put a 7.62 shell on it and it matched so I assumed it was a 7.62. Once the head stamp is identified it should confirm if that is correct.

 

[stihl73]

There is a cartridge collector's website that may offer help...

 

[stihl73]

Headstamp Codes - International Ammunition Association

Premier cartridge collecting site covering all types and forms of ammunition and their history, manufacture, markings and variations

cartridgecollectors.org

 

[stihl73]

17	Barnaul Machine Tool Plant JSC, 28 Polevaya St., Barnaul 656002, Altai Territory, Russia

 

[Leatherneck]

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17	Barnaul Machine Tool Plant JSC, 28 Polevaya St., Barnaul 656002, Altai Territory, Russia

Thanks. What do you think the 5 stands for? 1945?

 

[stihl73]

I don't know. I can't even verify that the stamping is in fact a 17. My comment was merely an example, not research.... We need to keep bumping the post to the top so one of the milsurp guys sees it.

 

[atljetmech]

Now that is a kick ass cigar ashtray !!
Nice score Leatherneck