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Inert .303 British Round – 1917 “J” Headstamp (Birmingham)
Inert .303 British Round – 1917 “J” Headstamp (Birmingham)
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Product Description
This inert .303 British rifle cartridge, dated 1917 and marked with a “J” headstamp, is a historically significant piece of early-20th century British ammunition. The letter “J” was used during the First World War by Birmingham Metal & Munitions Co Ltd – a key supplier of .303 service cartridges.
The round retains its original brass case and realistic geometry, even though it has been professionally rendered fully inert, with no live primer or propellant, making it entirely safe for handling, display, or educational use. Its 1917 date places it in the midst of Britain’s intense wartime production cycle for the Lee-Enfield rifle and other service arms.
Collectors and historians value cartridges like this for their connection to WWI logistics and manufacturing. The Birmingham Metal & Munitions factory, later absorbed into Nobel Explosives, played a crucial role in supplying small arms ammunition during the war.
Ideal for inclusion in a militaria collection, museum display, or as part of a calibre-comparison board, this inert .303 round is a tangible piece of British wartime history.