Is 42 a gross number? Identify this headstamp!

[Calvin45]

Been turning 30-06 brass into 8mm mauser cases today….and found this old case.

EW. 42.

Now im assuming the 42 means it's from 1942 which is cool in itself, WW2 production if
So.

What on earth does EW stand for?

Or is 42 just a yucky number haha…

 

[Darryle]

You need glasses

 

[Bghunter338]

It's 43 isn't it. And yes that would be the year. Not sure where EW is at.

 

[JKB57]

EW stands for the Eau Claire Ordnance Plant in Eau Claire Wisconsin during the war and the 43 is 1943

 

[asd9055]

One guess would be EW Eau Claire Ordnance Plant, 1942) – Eau Claire, Wisconsin

 

[Laelkhunter]

It's from the future, year 2043, Personalized for some dude named Eye Walker (also known as Luke)

 

[59FLH]

EW = Eye Ware

 

[Muddyboots]

Wyatt Earp 1843 - shortened to EW 43.

 

[Calvin45]

You need glasses

In my head it was 42 haha

Maybe this is why I can't shoot worth a hoot!

 

[Calvin45]

EW stands for the Eau Claire Ordnance Plant in Eau Claire Wisconsin during the war and the 43 is 1943

Thank you! Learn something every day

 

[Calvin45]

You need glasses

Also you're not wrong, I do need glasses, very nearsighted (-10/20)…but I have them and got new ones in the last year, they better be workin!!!!!