{"product_id":"inert-umc-401-self-loading-rifle-cartridge-original-vintage-american-ammunition-round","title":"Inert UMC .401 Self Loading Rifle Cartridge – Original Vintage American Ammunition Round","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eA scarce and highly collectible \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eUMC .401 Self Loading Rifle cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, an original example of early American self-loading rifle ammunition from the golden age of sporting firearms. Manufactured by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUnion Metallic Cartridge Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (UMC), this cartridge was produced for rifles chambered in the powerful \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e.401 Winchester Self Loading\u003c\/strong\u003e calibre, most famously the renowned \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWinchester Model 1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 20th century, the .401 Self Loading cartridge was one of the most powerful rounds developed for commercial semi-automatic rifles of its era. It gained popularity for hunting, sporting use, and security roles, while also seeing limited military and law-enforcement use in several countries. Its combination of power and reliability made it one of the most respected self-loading sporting cartridges of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eThis example bears the desirable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eUMC\u003c\/strong\u003e headstamp, highly sought after by collectors of American ammunition, early Winchester rifle calibres, and vintage commercial cartridges. UMC was one of the premier American cartridge makers prior to its merger into Remington, adding further historical appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eProfessionally inert and intended for display only, this round is ideal for cartridge collections, Winchester rifle displays, study cabinets, or vintage sporting memorabilia. A hard-to-find calibre and an excellent collector piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57056591708535,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_4723_a8f3ef39-8199-4207-965d-69908e059a06.jpg?v=1777926325","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/inert-umc-401-self-loading-rifle-cartridge-original-vintage-american-ammunition-round","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}