{"title":"MQ Ammunition Collection – SAAF No.5 Rocklea Australia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eExplore our collection of original \u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eMQ headstamp ammunition\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced at \u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eSAAF No.5 Factory, Rocklea, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eMQ factory code\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies production from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eSmall Arms Ammunition Factory (SAAF) No.5 at Rocklea, Queensland\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Australia’s major wartime ammunition plants supplying British Commonwealth forces throughout WW2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eThis collection includes a range of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"olbi0f\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eOriginal MQ headstamp rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"146iwqp\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eWW2 dated .303 British cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ocon3u\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eBall, tracer, drill, and specialist loadings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jj2zl7\" data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eAustralian Commonwealth production variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cv5hh3\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eInert display rounds and fired cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eMQ-marked cartridges are highly collectible among \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eWW2 militaria collectors, .303 enthusiasts, and Commonwealth ammunition historians\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly due to their Australian wartime origin and connection to Allied supply networks in the Pacific theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eAll items are fully inert and intended for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003edisplay and collecting purposes only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"380-inert-australian-1943-dated-webley-revolver-brass-cartridges-mq-small-arms-ammunition-factory-no-5-rocklea-brisbane","title":"380 INERT Australian 1943 Dated Webley Revolver Brass Cartridges MQ Small Arms Ammunicklea; Brisbanetion Factory No.5 – Ro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal WW2 .380 INERT British Webley Revolver Brass Cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e are exceptional collectibles for history enthusiasts, firearm aficionados, and reenactors. These cartridges are authentic replicas of the ammunition used in the iconic Webley revolvers, a standard-issue sidearm for British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. Crafted with precision, the brass casings mirror the exact dimensions and appearance of the original .380 (9x17mm) rounds, showcasing the engineering excellence of the wartime era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"INERT\" designation ensures these cartridges are entirely safe for handling, containing no active primers, gunpowder, or projectiles. This makes them perfect for display, historical reenactments, or educational exhibits, offering a tangible connection to the military history of the Second World War. Each cartridge reflects the craftsmanship and durability of the time, making them a valuable addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether paired with an original Webley revolver or displayed independently, these cartridges evoke the legacy of British service personnel and their trusted sidearms. Ideal for museums, collectors, or enthusiasts, they provide a fascinating glimpse into the wartime production and design of one of history’s most renowned revolvers. 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