Can some date this headstamp?

goes4ever

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I started hunting a field tonite that had an old homestead. Didn't find any coins yet, but maybe this headstamp will help me date the site somewhat? It is UMC CO 16g smokelss, any ideas?

 

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Kansas Dave

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My guess, 1867 - 1911 Remington combined with UMC in 1911

 

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ok house is on 1886 map but no other info than that so far

 

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No smokeless powder 'til 1896.

 

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This one I can answer pretty quickly as I have spent a lot of time on this headstamp. It was introduced in 1892 and UMC changed the name from SMOKELESS to ARROW in 1901/02. It's a great headstamp to find and one of the better UMC lines to find. So, a simple date range is 1892-1901/02

Great Job!
Doug

 

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that guys! was hoping for older, but it is what it is