{"product_id":"ww2-british-50-cal-12-7mm-inert-round-1940-ra-z-headstamp-royal-arsenal","title":"WW2 British .50 Cal (12.7mm) Inert Round – 1940 RA Z Headstamp Royal Arsenal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eThis original .50 calibre (12.7×99mm) inert round features a “50 CAL Z RA 1940” headstamp, identifying it as a genuine early World War Two production example manufactured at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London. Dated 1940, this round represents one of the earlier British-produced .50 calibre cartridges from the opening stages of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eThe Royal Arsenal played a key role in supplying ammunition to British forces, and early .50 calibre rounds such as this were produced as the calibre became increasingly important for aircraft armament and heavy machine gun use. The presence of the “Z” marking indicates the use of nitrocellulose propellant, a notable technical detail that adds further collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eCompared to the far more common American .50 calibre rounds of the same period, British-made examples—particularly early-war dated pieces—are encountered less frequently on the collector market. This makes it a desirable addition for collectors looking for something with both historical significance and relative scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eThis example is completely inert and safe for display, with no active components. A genuine and increasingly sought-after piece of early WWII British ammunition history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56996826415479,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_4530.jpg?v=1775768311","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/ww2-british-50-cal-12-7mm-inert-round-1940-ra-z-headstamp-royal-arsenal","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}