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Inert .303 British B C II Headstamp Cartridge – Early Mark II Ball Round
Inert .303 British B C II Headstamp Cartridge – Early Mark II Ball Round
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Product Description
This authentic inert .303 British cartridge bears the B C II headstamp, identifying manufacture by the Birmingham Metal & Munitions Co., one of the key suppliers of small-arms ammunition during the early development of the .303 British service round. The “B” denotes Birmingham production, while “C II” indicates the Cartridge Mark II specification—an early black powder loaded ball cartridge adopted in the late 1880s.
The Mark II cartridge was originally designed for use in the Lee-Metford rifle and represents one of the first standardised .303 British military loadings. These early black powder rounds predate the later cordite developments and reflect an important transitional period in British ammunition history.
This example has been professionally deactivated and is completely inert, making it safe for display (subject to local regulations). The brass casing displays honest age-related patina, with crisp and well-defined headstamp markings that enhance its authenticity and collector appeal.