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Original 1904 French 8mm Mle 1892 Revolver Cartridge – ECP Bourges – Inert
Original 1904 French 8mm Mle 1892 Revolver Cartridge – ECP Bourges – Inert
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Product Description
Original pre-First World War French 8mm Mle 1892 military revolver cartridge, manufactured in 1904 by the École Centrale de Pyrotechnie (ECP) at Bourges, France.
The cartridge bears the military headstamp ECP 04 D 1, identifying the manufacturing establishment, production year and associated production markings.
Headstamp details:
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ECP: École Centrale de Pyrotechnie, Bourges, France
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04: 1904
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D: Brass supplier identification code
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1: First quarter of production (January–March)
The 8mm Mle 1892 cartridge, also known as 8mm French Ordnance or 8×27mmR, was introduced for the French Model 1892 service revolver. This weapon remained in widespread French military use throughout the First World War.
This original example features a brass cartridge case with a projecting rim, copper-coloured round-nosed bullet and clearly visible headstamp. The cartridge displays age-related patina and handling marks consistent with its age.
Specifications
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Country: France
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Manufacturer: École Centrale de Pyrotechnie
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Factory: Bourges
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Calibre: 8mm French Ordnance (8×27mmR)
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Headstamp: ECP 04 D 1
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Date: First quarter, 1904
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Period: Pre-WW1
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Associated weapon: French Mle 1892 revolver
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Condition: Original, with age-related wear
An interesting early French military cartridge, suitable for collectors of antique revolver ammunition, French militaria and historical military headstamps.