Collection: Ammunition – FNT Palencia, Spain Collection

This collection showcases ammunition produced by FNT – Fábrica Nacional de Palencia, one of Spain’s key military ammunition manufacturers throughout the mid-20th century. Known for exporting large quantities of small-arms ammunition across Europe and to various allied nations, FNT became a major supplier during the post-war and early Cold War periods. The cartridges in this collection highlight the factory’s diverse output, including .303 British and other calibres manufactured primarily during the 1950s and 1960s. Each round displays the characteristic FNT headstamp and production style associated with Spanish ordnance of the era. Collectors, historians, and researchers will appreciate the consistency, clarity, and historical relevance of these cartridges, which offer insight into Spain’s role in international ammunition production during a time of widespread military rearmament. Whether for study, comparison, or display, these FNT-marked rounds form a distinctive and desirable part of any ammunition collection.