{"product_id":"original-british-455-webley-mk-ii-inert-cartridge-kynoch-k-c-headstamp","title":"Original British .455 Webley Mk II Inert Cartridge – Kynoch K C Headstamp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"292\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eBritish .455 Webley Mk II inert cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured by \u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eKynoch \u0026amp; Co., Birmingham\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the desirable \u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eK C II\u003c\/strong\u003e military headstamp.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eIntroduced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e.455 Webley Mk II\u003c\/strong\u003e became the standard British military revolver cartridge for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eWebley Mk IV, Mk V and Mk VI\u003c\/strong\u003e service revolvers. The Mk II utilised a shorter case than the earlier Mk I, improving ballistic performance and becoming Britain's principal service revolver cartridge for over four decades. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eK\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies \u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eKynoch \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, Britain's leading commercial ammunition manufacturer and a major supplier to the War Office. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e denotes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eCordite-loaded\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge, distinguishing it from earlier black powder loadings, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eII\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the \u003cstrong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eMark II\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eK C II\u003c\/strong\u003e headstamp was used during the early production of the Mk II before later wartime headstamps incorporated year markings. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eThese cartridges saw extensive service throughout the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eSecond Boer War\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eFirst World War\u003c\/strong\u003e, and remained in military use into the inter-war period until superseded by later dated production. As an early Kynoch military headstamp, it is highly desirable to collectors of British military ammunition and Webley revolvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"d33fuf\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eHeadstamp Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b27943\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eK\u003c\/strong\u003e – Kynoch \u0026amp; Co., Witton, Birmingham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8q8wgv\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cordite propellant loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vbyozu\" data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eII\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mark II service cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kylm4h\" data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tqirci\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eOriginal British military .455 Webley cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11lesvw\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eCalibre: .455 Webley Mk II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pkfcg8\" data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eEarly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eK C II\u003c\/strong\u003e Kynoch headstamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rnolzr\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eCordite-loaded military pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f62k8j\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eGenuine period brass case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ttppcf\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eProfessionally inert with inert fired or oiled primer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ejdak\" data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eIdeal for Webley revolver, Boer War, WWI and British military collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good original collector's condition with age-related patina and honest service wear. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57301304082807,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_68963.jpg?v=1784047391","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/original-british-455-webley-mk-ii-inert-cartridge-kynoch-k-c-headstamp","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}