This 7.62mm Drill Round, dated 1964 and produced by RG (Radway Green), is an authentic British military training cartridge designed for safe instructional use with the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), and other NATO-standard 7.62×51mm platforms. Drill rounds were issued for weapon handling practice, loading drills, malfunction training, and armourer demonstrations, allowing troops to gain familiarity with the weapon system without the risks associated with live ammunition.

This example features the classic nickel-plated case and fluted sides typical of British drill rounds of the era, providing instant visual and tactile distinction from live cartridges. The RG 64 headstamp confirms early-production drill ammunition from the United Kingdom’s premier post-war small-arms ammunition factory, Radway Green, a key supplier to the British Armed Forces throughout the Cold War.

Fully inert by design and containing no primer or propellant, this cartridge is completely safe for handling and display. It remains an excellent reference piece for collectors of British 7.62mm ammunition, L1A1 and GPMG enthusiasts, or anyone seeking accurate training or display items.

A solid, historically significant Cold War period drill round ideal for any ammunition or military collection.