The case itself has one single flas hole to allow the flash from the primer to pass. This design makes use of an anvil which is a separate component forming part of the primer. This type of primer is used in almost every military ammunition.ĭeveloped by Colonel Edward Boxer, Superintendant of the Royal Laboratory at the Woolwich Arsenal in 1866. A number of flasholesĪlongside it permits the ignition flame to pass from the primer cap to the body of the case which contains the main charge. Destinctive feature of this type of primer is that the anvil forms part of the cartridge case. Berdan of the US Army Ordnance Department in the 1860s. Primers We recognize two types of primer for use in small arms cartridges:ĭesigned by Colonel Hiram S. Total length of the cartridge case measured from top to bottom.ĭiameter of the rim at the bottom of the case. The same as no.2 but with the case body reduced in diameter as no.3 (for example: Mauser 8 x 57).Īll cases as no.2 and no.4 but with the extraction rim somewhat smaller in diameter than the base of the case.Ī belted case can either be rimmed or rimless, straight or necked but with a clearly visible raised belt around the case slightly forward of the rim. 45 ACP).Ī rimmed case with the case diameter reduced sharply towards the top of the case (for example: Lee Enfield 7.7 x 56R, Lebel 8mm). Parellel-sided or slightly tapered, rim is the same diameter as the case and separated by a extraction groove (for example: Colt. Parallel-sided or slightly tapered, rim is larger than the rest of the case (for example: Webley. Be warned !įirst of all you need to understand that every type of wapen has most of the time its own specific cartridge, either as complete unit or as separate parts: shell, primer, charge and projectile.įor determination we use two basics: the case shape and dimensions. Also take in consideration that in case of a fire your insurance-company might simply refuse to pay out. You might end up with a heavy fine, and the chance of going to jail (not to mention the confiscation of your whole collection). Illegal possession of ammunition is considered to be a criminal act. You need to have a special permit to do so (check with your local police-station). WARNING - WARNING - WARNINGĬollecting socalled 'live ammunition' is in most countries forbidden. Please drop us a line if you happen to have additional information for us on the subject.
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Information which will help you to determine its origin are the shell's measurements (base,īottom, top and sometimes neck diameter and full length). We collected over the years, and we are very much aware that they are far from complete. These lists were put together once we had established the origin of most of the cartridges The museum's collection can always use expansion. A cartridge case which has been transformed into a vase, lamp or any other shape (socalled "trench art") is also more than welcome. It (dislike brass polishing !) or is just gathering dust in some forgotten corner, we would very much like to hear from you. Should you happen to have or know about a cartridge case which is dated before 1919 and have no longer use for The other marks could be a reference to the propellant, bullet type, date and month of manufacturing. You to understand some of these markings and establish its origin. Here we put some of the most common shell body and base markings for you on Small arms calibre markings on base of cartridge cases and rifle clips Small arms calibre markings (The Western Front Museum)
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