7.7 x 56R : ; Cartridge, SA, Tracer, .303-inch, Mk 7 G

description

Physical description

sectioned cartridge & caption whole : configuration : standard cartridge sectioned longitudinally to show construction

History note

Description: one of a series of sectioned inert cartridges prepared for display during the early days of the Imperial War Museum, and accompanied by what appears to be a live complete cartridge (not present in this instance) with a slightly modified rim to allow it to lie flat when mounted for display and the original caption.

1) original caption

1) 13. TRACER S.P.G. // .303 MARK VII. G. // Type superseded no. 11 and No. 12. // 5235-6

Object details

Category: Weapons and ammunition
Related period: Interwar (association)
Dimensions: whole: L : mm CL : mm Calibre: .303
Catalogue number: SAA 2339

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