What does the JS (or IS) stand for?

And if it is German what does it mean?

Thanks

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Richard

8 x 57 JS differentiates the later .323" bullet from the earlier 8 x 57 .318" bullet.

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Originally posted by Paul Dustin:
Stonecreek you are just right the "s" is for spitzer and for the large bore size. The change from .318 to .323 bore size

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The common explanation is as you say "spitzer", or in German "Spitzengeschoss". However, there is another version where IS is read "Infanterie Standard". If the latter is true is beyond my knowledge.

Fritz

Bore in military guns was changed ever so slightly, the difference was made to the throat, so it would release the bullet without too much pressure.

The I bore ( .318 bullets ) in civilian is another thing.

IRS = rimmed variant of the above. Letters in that order, even if COTW says different.

Good shooting! H

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"Jager" = "infantryman".

I understand Jaeger means both "hunter" and "rifleman" in the infantry sense of the word.

Either way my 8x57 JS is about to get some use on red hinds and roe does this afternoon.

Happy Hunting
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Regards

Richard

[This message has been edited by Deerdogs (edited 12-23-2001).]