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Original WWII US .30 M1 Carbine Cartridge – EC 43 – Evansville Chrysler – 1943 – Inert

Original WWII US .30 M1 Carbine Cartridge – EC 43 – Evansville Chrysler – 1943 – Inert

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Product Description

Original Second World War American .30 M1 Carbine cartridge, manufactured in 1943 at the Evansville Ordnance Plant in Indiana, USA, operated by the Chrysler Corporation.

The cartridge bears the EC 43 headstamp, identifying Evansville Chrysler production in 1943. The Evansville plant was established as part of America's wartime industrial expansion and became an important producer of .45 ACP and .30 Carbine ammunition for the United States Armed Forces.

The .30 M1 Carbine cartridge was developed for the American M1 Carbine, introduced in 1941. This lightweight semi-automatic weapon saw extensive service throughout WWII, particularly with airborne troops, officers, vehicle crews and support personnel.

This example retains its brass cartridge case and copper-coloured round-nose projectile, together with distinctive dark purple primer sealant. The case displays an attractive aged patina and light handling marks consistent with its age.

An interesting original American wartime cartridge, representing Chrysler's contribution to US military ammunition production during the Second World War.

Specifications

  • Country: United States

  • Manufacturer: Evansville Ordnance Plant, Chrysler Corporation

  • Location: Evansville, Indiana

  • Headstamp: EC 43

  • Date: 1943

  • Calibre: .30 M1 Carbine (7.62×33mm)

  • Period: Second World War

  • Case: Brass

  • Projectile: Copper-coloured round-nose

  • Primer: Dark purple sealant visible

  • Condition: Original aged finish with light surface marks