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539. here is a classic example of the well-known 9mm MARS. It was the most successful ofthe �Mars� series of cartridges made for the Gabbett-Fairfax automatic pistols. Although

�success� is a relative term; very few were manufactured. Most likely a product of Eley Brothers, this is agreat example, with drawn brass case, copper Berdan type primer and cupronickel jacketed bullet tightlyroll-crimped at the case mouth. With the headstamp �MARS.9.M�M Rd 367748�, it shows general surface finger and grease stains on the brass.

estimate: $150-200

541. this little guy matches nothing we have seen before. It is roughly an 11.5mm / .450 but its true designation eludesus. It is made with a slightly tapering brass case which is formed rimless / grooveless. There is a separate

SCREW-IN BASE which is generally made of brass. There is a STEEL washer or disk on the inside face of the screw-in baseagainst which is riveted the brass battery cup of the Boxer-type copper primer. This specimen is clearly missing the rim (we guess

that it had one, but we are not sure). It would seem that the rim would screw on to the base insert. We can not determine if the base is currently in itsproper position or not�it will not move, however, the priming system is such that the cartridge would go �bang� as it sits. This may be a fired spec-imen, as it shows a dented copper primer. There are no markings or other identification marks we can find. The only other bit of information we haveis that it came from the remnants of the FUSNOT factory of Belgium. It is in very good condition. estimate: $90-120

542. here is a fairly typical looking 11.35 DANISH SCHOUBOE example. It employs a normaldrawn brass case with small brass primer. The bullet used is, although typical for the type,

quite odd. It has a cupronickel jacket with a light weight, wood or aluminum core. A product of the Danish RifleSyndicate, it bears their �DRS 1913� headstamp. What makes the round unusual is that it is indeed dated�1913� and not the �1912� as normally seen. it is in excellent condition. estimate: $50-65

543. here is a good example of the early 11mm DANISH ORDNANCE REVOLVER. Produced for use in thecenterfire conversion of the Danish Model 1865 pinfire revolver, this example is typical of the type. It had

a drawn brass case, without headstamp, showing a large brass Berdan type primer. It is factory loaded with a heavy round-nose lead bullet. With some freckles of oxidation on the lead, it remains in very good condition. estimate: $45-60

544. this is a fine example of the 11.5 WERDER PISTOL-CARBINE. Designed and made forboth the Werder pistol as well as the Carbine, it is believed that this is an Bavarian military

example. Unheadstamped, it shows a drawn brass case with large brass Berdan type primer and distinctraised ring towards the rim. Factory loaded with a roundnose lead bullet, it is in very good condition.

estimate: $35-50

545. considered to be the largest production revolver cartridge, here is the huge 15mmFRENCH REVOLVER. This is an early example, showing the brass and copper

GAUPILLAT STYLE battery cup type primer. It is otherwise typical of the type, with flatnose leadbullet, drawn brass case and SMALL �GG 15 m/m� headstamp. It shows a layer of oxidation onthe lead and the brass is general bright in color. estimate: $45-60

546. considered to be the largest production revolver cartridge, here again is a huge15mm FRENCH REVOLVER round. This is a later example, showing a conven-

tional small brass primer. It is otherwise typical of the type, with flatnosed lead bullet, drawn brasscase and LARGE �GG 15 m/m� headstamp. With a light dusting of oxidization on the lead bullet, itis in excellent condition. estimate: $45-60

547. here are TWO different .276 PEDERSEN PROOF car-tridges from the LONDON PROF HOUSE. Each employs

a standard-looking drawn brass case, with brass ringed-in primer, �K.31.276� headstamp and PURPLE base stripe. The first is without bullet, show-

ing a waxed card wad at the case mouth to contain the powder. The second has a pointed gilding metal jacketed bullet with single exposed knurledcannelure. Both are in excellent condition. estimate: $60-75

548. this is an uncommon EXPERIMENTAL .276 PEDERSEN CLIP. An English example, it is con-structed of a single piece of galvanized steel�there is no separate spring or retaining tab. The base

has double projecting lugs along with the raised "X". It is in very good condition and FULL of ten original "K30.276" headstamped cartridges. estimate: $60-75

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549. this is a super ALUMINIUM CASED example of the .280/.30 BRITISHEXPERIMENTAL. The round shows typical case profile, with "RG 49

280/30" headstamp and brass ringed-in primer with purple annulus. However, the case isBRIGHT ORANGE colored aluminium. Factory loaded with a gilding metal jacketed TYPE "A" bullet, the base of the round shows a RED BLOBsignifying an in-house test. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $50-65

550. this is an unusual round about which we know very little. For want of abetter name we will call it a 7x49.3 EXPERIMENTAL. It appears to

consist of a U.S. F.A.T 1E1 case necked down to accept the British 7mm or .280 TYPE �B�ball bullet, loaded to give the same overall length as the 7mm Compromise cartridge. Weassume that these rounds were loaded at Frankford Arsenal in about 1953 for comparative

trials with some of the United Kingdom long cased 7mm types. Typically constructed, with brass case and nickel primer, the round is loaded with aGREEN TIPPED bullet with plain cannelure and shows a simple �F A 51� headstamp. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $60-75

551. here are TWO early .30 PEDERSEN DEVICE examples. Both are typical in con-struction and profile, with drawn brass case, copper "U" marked primer and gilding

metal jacketed bullet. Both are early examples, made with COMMERCIAL headstamps in the hopesthat they would not be recognized as military experimentals. (Another aspect is that in the early stagesusing an existing headstamp die was cheaper than creating a new one, and of course the headstamping process greatly strengthens the cartridge'sbase and head.) The first example here has a "REM-UMC 9m/m BS" headstamp while the second has a "REM-UMC 32 ACP" headstamp. Bothare in very good to excellent condition. estimate: $90-120

552. we can find no printed reference to this .30 KRAG cartridge withPAPER FILLED BASE. The case is sectioned at the base so that

the interior construction can be seen. It is an early BALLON HEAD (not foldedhead) case where the primer pocket balloons or extends into the powder chamber. At

the time of the .30 Krag most cartridges were made with a solid head design, where the topmost face of the primer pocket was flush with the base ofthe powder chamber. What is odd is that here the balloon or gap around the primer pocket is filled with a PAPER WAD. The round appears other-wise typical, with remnants of the �U.M.C.� headstamp and factory cupronickel jacketed bullet. The brass shows more than typical surface fingerstains. This specimen was lot �0491� of the 1981 auction of the PETE BIGLER collection. estimate: $90-120

553. this is a great example of the .30 KRAG, SCOTT PATENT MULTI-BALL. The drawn brass case is designed in a unique manner to sup-

port TWO BULLETS. The first bullet is in the normal position at the mouth of the case,however, the second is held within the elongated neck of the case. In other words, the car-tridge case is formed with a very low shoulder. To bring the case back to "normal" profile, a turned brass sleeve is fitted over the base of the neck toform the new and "standard"-height shoulder. This example employs a typical brass Boxer type primer, has a cupronickel jacketed forward bullet anda "W.R.A.Co. 30 U.S.G." headstamp. With typical crack in the brass sleeve, it is in very good condition. estimate: $50-65

554. here are TWO good examples of the .30 KRAG DUMMY. The firstis a so-called SECOND MODEL dummy, without case flutes. The

other is a THIRD MODEL (1904) with case flutes. Both show four factory originalcase holes above the rim. The Second Model example is without headstamp and has aninert (dented) primer. The Third Model has a "F A 4 04" headstamp and normal cop-per primer. The second model has a gilding metal jacketed bullet and shows a neckdent. The Third Model is in excellent condition. estimate: $60-75

555. here is a scarce .30-06 GREENER MULTIBALL case. Like the .321 examplesshown in the British section, the brass case has a series of case flutes which form

internal rails which would support two internal nested bullets. This is a new primed empty case,showing three body flutes, a brass primer and a "REM-UMC 1906" headstamp. The case showssome oxidation, otherwise it is in fine condition. estimate: $45-60

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556. here is a great example of the .30-.24 U.S. EXPERIMEN-TAL. The round was developed at Frankford Arsenal in the

mid-1930s as a high velocity attempt employing the GERLICH-TYPESQUEEZE-BORE principle. Rather than a normal bullet, this cupronickeljacketed bullet has a central body of about 0.24-in. diameter around which aretwo "skirts" of approximately 0.30-in. diameter. The idea was that the skirtswould contain the expanding gases of the powder to propel the bullet down thebarrel but, since the barrel was tapering (from about 0.30-in. to 0.24-in.) the skirts would be squeezed down. This would produce a great deal of pres-sure which, in turn, would result in high or very high velocities. The example is employs a drawn brass case which is based upon the .30-06, butlengthened. It has a brass primer and a simple "F A" headstamp. The bullet is seated in the case against a smooth cannelure just above the shoul-der. It appears as if this is a new primed empty case fitted with a proper bullet. It is in excellent condition. See Hackley 1967, 1:293. est: $120-150

557. here is a scarce .303 BRITISH EXPERIMENTAL cartridge about which we have no information. The round is typi-cal in profile, with drawn brass case and hollow nose cupronickel jacketed MARK V type bullet secured with three neck

crimps. The base shows a normal round copper primer but with the undocumented �K A V� headstamp. It is in very good condition.estimate: $60-75

558. the first we have seen, here is a great .303 BRITISH loaded withwhat appears to be the BROCK INCENDIARY bullet. The case is

typical, made of brass, with large copper primer and �KN 16 VII� headstamp. Thebullet is cupronickel jacketed , showing a distinct round nose and a tiny hollow point.The nose oft he bullet shows some oxidation while the case has some freckles. SeeLabbett .303, 108-9. estimate: $120-150

559. here is a scarce example of the .303 POMEROY MARK 2 explo-sive bullet fitted into what appears to be a used Ball case. The bul-

let is quite distinct, with roundose copper �warhead� protruding from the otherwisecupronickel jacketed bullet. It appears as if the case is once-fired, showing a dented copper primer and irregular neck crimps. Headstamped �E 16VII�, the case shows darkening. See Labbett .303, 129-30. estimate: $120-150

560. here is a classic .303 GREENER MULTIBALL experimental. Theround employs a drawn brass case with three flutes at and below the

shoulder. These flutes produce internal �rails� upon which the lower bullets are sup-ported and terminate with punch dot crimps to prevent the projectiles from moving back-wards in the case. The forward most bullet is of pointed profile, gilding metal jacketedor of solid copper and is secured with a smooth neck cannelure. The remaining bulletsare nested nose to base wholly inside the case. The base shows a large brass Berdan typeprimer and �K-17 VII Z� headstamp. The round is in very good to excellent condition.

estimate: $60-75

561. although it may appear to be a rather crude SECTIONED example,this .303 GREENER MULTIBALL is indeed from the GREENER

ESTATE and comes to us thorugh the Val Forgett collection. It differes from the aboveby employing much longer case flutes which terminate in a punch crimp. Additionally,

there is no smooth neck cannelure to secure the forward gilding metal jacketed bullet. The base shows a large copper Berdan type primer and a �K-18 VII Z� headstamp. The oval-shaped case section, although crude, clearly displays the two internal cupronickel clad steel jacketed bullets. Theround is in very good condition. estimate: $60-75

562. here is a good .22 SUBCALIBER ADAPTER SHELL for the .303VICKERS. It is made of solid blued steel with central chamber in the

base presumably for .22 rimfire. Above the chamber is a channel which is smooth. Theside of the shell is stamped �EFD� in small letters. It is in excellent condition.

estimate: $35-50


563. here is a good example of the .450/.303 EXPERIMEN-TAL. The round was produced in the mid 1930s to test the

pressure limits of the .303 Pattern 14 rifle and was designed based upon acommercial .450 Nitro Express case necked-down to .303-inch. This brasscased example shows a large brass Berdan type primer, a cupronickel clad steel jacketed bullet friction-fitted in the case and a �KYNOCH .450NITRO� headstamp. It is in excellent condition. See Labbett 1991, 38. estimate: $200-250

564. the first and onlyexample we have

see, here is a great .50-.30 T5HIGH VELOCITY EXPERI-MENTAL. The cartridge isdesigned based upon a .50

Browning case necked-down to accept a Cal. .30 M1 Armour Piercing bullet. Although there exists numerous .50 cases necked down to .30, this is aproper and true governmental experimental designed in 1942 with the hopes of producing an appropriate high-volcity anti-tank cartridge (along thelines of the German 7.92/13mm). This example has a fired brass case with struck primer and �F A 42� headstamp. It has been fitted with an originalblack-tipped bullet, although the case mouth shows a severe flake. A steel wire helps to keep the bullet in place. This round, with steel wire, is pur-ported to have come from Aberdeen Proving Grounds through Val Forgett. It is in very good condition. See Hackley 1967, II:236-7. est: $150-200

565. here is a fine WINCHESTER BLACKENED CASE DUMMY loading of the scarce.345 MACHINE RIFLE. Although the base of the round is headstamped �W.R.A.Co.

.351 S.L.�, this experimental round is readily identified from the commercial .351 by its long, pointedcupronickel jacketed bullet which is factory loaded into the case and secured with three crimps well below the mouth. The drawn brass case has beenfactory blackened or stained for identification purposes, and features a blind (without flash hole) primer pocket. It is in very good condition. SeeHackley 1967, 1:285-6. estimate: $90-120

566. here is a hard-to-find example of the A.P. SWITCH, No. 8. Most often referred to as the.40 BOOBY TRAP, it is made with a drawn brass rimless/groove less case and a turned

steel conical bullet. It was placed in a buried pressure-activated device which, when stepped on or drivenover would propel the bullet either through a solider�s foot or through a vehicle�s tire. This typical example is without headstamp, but shows an �(ICIMONOGRAM)� marked brass primer. With typical light surface finger stains it is in very good to excellent condition. estimate: $45-60

567. here is a rare PROTOTYPE example of the .405 BELTED SPOT-TER cartridge. The round features a brass case with a wide belt just

above the rim. The bullet is a TWO-PIECE type with ALUMINUM NOSE whichscrews-out of the brass bullet body. The base is without headstamp, showing a brassprimer. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $90-120

568. here are TWO EXPERIMENTAL .410 ALUMINUM shells. Each ismade entirely of aluminum, with an approximate 2-3/4�� case. Both have

a BELTED case and �Y 6� headstamp. They vary in their black case wall markings, onea �6L� the other a �9� shot. Both are in very good to excellent condition.

estimate: $45-60

569. the one and only wehave had to offer,

here is a great ELEY .600/.500 AEXPERIMENTAL. The cartridgewas made in the 1918-20 period as apotential British air-service and anti-

tank cartridge, however, initial tests found it to be lacking in basic strength. The designation �.600/.500� comes from its predecessor carridge whichwas nothing more than a standard .600 Nitro Express case necked-down to Cal. .50. It was soon discovered that the rimmed cartridge profile was adistinct disadvantage when used in automatic weapons, so this belted, rimless design was developed. This is a factory loaded example, with brasscase, copper Berdan type primer with BLACK annulus and gilding metal jacketed bullet secured in the case with three neck crimps. The base showsthe wonderful �ELEY 600/500 A� headstamp, with the �A� portion thought to signify an increased case web thickness. Apart from some finger stains,it is in excellent condition. estimate: $600-500


570. here is a great PROOF example of the .5 VICKERS MARK II BALL. The round employs what appears to be astandard brass case, with brass primer and �K37 II� headstamp. It is factory loaded with a Mark II cupronickel

clad steel jacketed bullet which has one exposed cannelure and is firmly held in the case with three neck crimps. Readily identifiedas a proof with its PURPLE base stripe, it is in excellent condition. estimate: $60-75

571. here is an early .50 BALL, MODEL 1919 cartridge. In profile and basic construction it differs little from laterexamples. It employs a drawn brass case, UNCRIMPED brass Berdan type primer and cupronickel jacketed bul-

let with single exposed knurled cannelure at the mouth. Showing the early �F A 20� headstamp, this round shows some age with acracked neck and general surface stains and appears to be a new primed empty (or dummy?) with proper bullet. estimate: $25-40

572. here is an odd .50 MACHINE GUN with WIRE WOUND BULLET. It seems that these wereproduced to check the level of barrel erosion. The soft wire would easily deform and, when

recovered after firing, could be easily measured to determine barrel condition. The brass case is normal, with�F A 47� headstamp, brass staked-in primer and red primer annulus. The steel or cupronickel clad steel jack-eted bullet is grooved to accommodate several wraps of steel wire. With typical surface finger stains it is in verygood condition. estimate: $50-65

573. here are TWO different FRANKFORD ARSENALALUMINUM case experimental .50 MACHINE GUN car-tridges. Neither are headstamped, showing only a staked-in brass primer with purple annulus formed in a four-

spot pattern. The first has a SILVER tipped gilding metal jacketed bullet while the second has a RED tipped gilding metal cladsteel jacketed bullet. Both contain powder, however, neither have a discernable crimp. They are in very good to excellent conditon.

estimate: $50-65

574. here is a scarceF L E C H E T T E

loading of the .50 MACHINE GUN.The case used is narmal, of drawnbrass with ringed-in brass primershowing a red annulus. The bullet is along steel arrow or flechette held inthe case with a tan or off-white colored four-piece plastic sabot which itself is held within a white cup or ring visible just above the case mouth.Headstamped �L C 7 8�, the case shows some staining and what appears to be acid-etching on one side. estimate: $50-75

575. here is an uncommon ROLL CRIMP BLANK loading of the .50 MACHINE GUN. The round is com-prised of a standard brass case, with staked-in nickel primer and �REM-UMC 50 CAL� headstamp. The

nose of the case is roll-crimped over what appers to be a lacquered card or cork wad.. Thought by some to have been pro-duced for England, it is in very good to excellent condition. estimate: $25-40

576. ungainly looking, here is a BOMB DISPOSALBLANK loading of the .50 MACHINE GUN

case. The round is simply a standard .50 Machine Gun case, with�4 5 T W� headstamp. However, it is fitted with an ELECTRICPRIMER as evidence by the two long, insulated wire leads. Thenose of the case is closed with a hard red-lacquered wad. As weunderstand, two opposing blanks were used in a special contrap-tion which, when remotely fired, would harmlessly spin-off the nose fuze of a bomb. This is in excellent condition. estimate: $20-35

577. here is a set ofFOUR .50

MACHINE GUN DISPLAYBOARD DUMMY cartridges. Thecartridges themselves were pro-duced by Frankford Arsenal and

when they left Frankford there were no inerting holes nor other features which outwardly identified them as dummies. However, they were producedon contract and and delivered to Reflectone which had a Navy contract to produce educational identification display boards. The set here includestwo with �F A 44� headstamp, one BALL cartridge which is sectioned and coverd with clear plastic, the other an INCENDIARY examples withblue tip. The other two cartridges have �F A 4� headstamp, one a TRACER with orange colored tip the other an AP-I with silver colored tip. Allfour show twin mounting holes and some discoloration of the old, original lacquer. estimate: $35-50


578. here is a rare PRESSURE GUN TEST loading of the .50 MACHINE GUN. Not to be confused with a proofcartridge which was loaded to high pressure to prove that a weapon could withstand the load, this cartridge was

used in a pressure test gun which, with a special apparatus, measured the pressure developed. It is readily identified by the INDEX-ING NOTCH in the rim which is opposite the factory case hole where the pressure reading would be taken. The round is other-wise typical, with brass case, brass staked-in primer showing a purple annulus, and �F A 41� headstamp. Factory loaded with ablack tipped gilding metal jacketed bullet, it is in very good condition. estimate: $50-65

579. here is a scarce PROOF loading of the .50 VICKERS ARMSTRONG-COLT. The cartridge is typical in con-struction and profile, with brass csae, ringed-in brass primer and gilding metal jacketed bullet . The headstamp

reads �K31 .5.V.A-C� and the base shows the PURPLE stripe of the LONDON PROOF HOUSE. It is in excellent condition.estimate: $90-120

580. here is a PROOF loading of the .50 MACHINE GUN. In profile and general construction the cartridge is typi-cal, with brass case, brass ringed-im primer and gilding metal jacketed bullet. However, this example has a COP-

PER WASHED case, a �K 76 L12A1� headstamp and a PURPLE bullet tip color. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $25-40

581. n o t h i n gmore than

an elongated .50 MachineGun case, here is a scarceexample of the .50 T1E X P E R I M E N T A L .

Developed in 1937, it was part of a program to investigate high velocity armour piercing bullets and ammunition. Indeed, the case is nothing morethan a long .50 Machine Gun case, so designed to increase powder capacity. This appears to be a new primed empty example, with brass staked-inprimer and �CAL 50 FA 38� headstamp fitted with a representative gilding metal jacketed (M1?) bullet. It is in very good condition. See Hckely 1967,1:284. estimate: $150-200

582. slightly later, but part of the same series, here isthe .50 T2 EXPERIMENTAL. Here, rather

than increase the case length, additional powder capacity is real-ized by increasing the diameter of the case. The rim diameter andcase length remained the same as the standard .50 Machine Gun.Again, it was part of a project which investigated high-velocityarmour-piercing bullets. This is a new primed empty case, with brass staked-in primer and �F A 40� headstamp. It is in very good condition. SeeHackley 1967, 1:284-5. estimate: $150-200

583. to further facilitate high velocity bullet investigations this .50 HIGH VELOCITY (.50-20mm) was developed.It is really nothing more than a 20mm Hispano-Suiza case necked to Cal. .50. Although there were examples

made from exiting 20mm cases, this round is an example of the contract let to Bridgeport Brass Company for .50 H.V. cases, aswitnessed by the �B (in diamond) 43 50HV� headstamp. This is a loaded example, with staked-in brass primer and gildingmetal jacketed bullet. It is in very good condition with some case stains. See Hackley 1967, 2:239. estimate: $90-120

584. reportedly ONE OF ONE-HUN-DRED here is a rare 20/.50

EXPERIMENTAL. The cartridge, here an emptycase, is similar to the 1944 .60/.50 FrankfordArsenal cartridge, but is readily identified by itsSTEEL case and LONG NECK. The case isunheadstamped, showing and empty Boxer typeprimer pocket. Reportedly made in the late-1970s, this case is in excellent condition. estimate: $150-200

585. here is a scarce PROOF loading of the .5 VICKERS V/664. Not to be confused with the normal .5 Vickers, thisemploys a much longer case with a semirimmed base. This example is normal in profile and construction, with

brass case, brass ringed-in primer and long gilding metal jacketed bullet. The base shows a �K.36 .5V-664� headstamp alongwith the PURPLE BASE STRIPE of the London Proof House. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $60-75


586. here is a good example of the CLASS D BALL loading of the .5 VICKERS V/664. It employs a case similar tothe round above, brass, with brass ringed-in primer showing a dark purple annulus. It is factory loaded with a

gilding metal jacketed bullet and shows a �K.37 .5.D� headstamp. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $45-60

587. here is a good .55 BOYS, BALL MARK I example by Kynoch. It is typical in construction and profile, withbelted brass case, brass ringed-in primer and cupronickel clad steel jacketed bullet secured in the case with three

neck crimps. The base shows the �K.40 I� headstamp along with the purple primer annulus. It is in very good condition.estimate: $30-45

588. here we have TWO good .55 BOYS variations. The first is a PRACTICE TRACER example, with �K37P.G.I� headstamp and red primer annulus. The second is an odd DUMMY example, with conventional brass

case showing an empty primer pocket and normal �K.40 I� headstamp, but having FOUR body holes through which the internalWOOD ROD can be seen. Both are factory loaded with cupronickel clad steel jacketed bullets secured with three neck crimps.

estimate: $70-85

589. here we have TWO INSPECTOR DUMMY loadings of the .55 BOYS. The first has a TINNED brass caseand �K.38 U.I� headstamp. The second has a conventional brass case with THREE case holes through which

the internal WOOD ROD can be seen. It has a �K.42 UI� headstamp. Both are factory loaded with gilding metal clad steel jack-eted bullets held with neck crimps and both have blind (unfinished / undrilled) primer pockets. The �42� has some surface dis-coloration of the brass. estimate: $60-75

590. the last of our .55 BOYS examples, this is a great DRILL loading. This type is readily identified by itsCHROME plated case which shows three red-painted CASE FLUTES. Further, the base shows a red-painted

blind primer pocket and the �R(arrow)L 39 D. I� headstamp. With cupronickel jacketed bullet, it is in very good to excellent con-dition. estimate: $45-60

591. here is a scarce 4mm MAUSER CASELESS. Produced on an experimental basis, the round is com-prised of a cylindrical compressed powder charge, reddish-brown in color and colored silver over the

forward half. The base shows a small silver colored primer and the round is factory loaded with a pointed steel jacket-ed bullet. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $60-75

592. this appears to be a FACTORY DUMMY version of the 4mm MAUSER CASELESS. The round ismade with what appears to be a moulded plastic case, green in color with tiny yellowish �dimples� or

bumps. The base has a small cavity, presumably for the priming, which is now occupied by small piece of clear plastic.The bullet is cupronickel clad steel jacketed and firmly seated in the case. Without markings, it is in excellent condition.

estimate: $60-75

593. here is an odd example of the 4x37 I.W.K. experimental. Of those we have seen, the roundis typical in profile and construction. It has a drawn brass case, a small staked-in nickel

primer and a pointed steel (jacketed?) bullet. However, the base here is UNHEADSTAMPED rather thanmarked �IWK� as we have seen. With typical light surface freckles on the brass, it is in very good condition.

estimate: $60-75

594. here is an odd example of what we guess is the 4.7 DM11 CASELESS cartridge. This specimen is aFACTORY DUMMY. It consists of a square plastic body, recessed at the base and closed at the nose

with the normal translucent cap over the gilding metal jacketed bullet. The body has an identification hole running nearthe base. What is odd is that this example is BROWN in color. The round is in near mint condition. estimate: $35-50

595. here is a wonderful SEALED MAGA-ZINE of 4.73x33 DM11 CASELESS car-

tridges. It is comprised of a molded green plastic magazineclosed on both ends with green painted tinfoil. One side ofthe magazine is marked as shown, while the other side showsa profile outline of the cartridge (similar to the one above).The magazine is sealed an contains TEN cartridges. It is inexcellent condition. estimate: $90-120


596. here is a great 5x44 BRITISH EXPERIMENTAL. Not to be confused with thelonger and later 4.85 type, this is the first of the small-diameter cartridge tested by

the British. This example appears typical in construction, with drawn brass case, ringed-in brassprimer and gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullet showing a PURPLE TIP. Although unheadstamped, the base shows a PURPLE STRIPE repre-senting some undocumented internal code. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $120-150

597. here is another great 5x44 BRITISH EXPERIMENTAL cartridge. It is similar to the example above, with brass case,brass ringed-in primer and gilding metal jacketed bullet. This example, however, has a BLACK OVER PURPLE color

tipped bullet and a BLUE-GREEN colored base blob or stripe. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $120-150

598. this is our fourthe 5x44 BRITISH EXPERIMENTAL cartridge. It is similar tothose above, with brass case, brass primer and gilding metal jacketed bullet. Here

the bullet has a GREEN OVER PURPLE tip color and the base has a GREEN blop or stripe. It isin excellent condition. estimate: $120-150

599. this is apparently a DUMMY loading of the 5mm (5x44) BRITISH, but it is unlikeany we have see before. The case is typical in construction, with brass ringed-in

primer showing a purple annulus. However, the case shows a single CASE HOLE between the baseand shoulder. The bullet is likewise unusual, appearing to be plain STEEL rather than cupronickeljacketed. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $150-200

600. here is an odd DUMMY example of the later, 4.85 (4.85x49) BRITISH. thecase here is UNHEADSTAMPED and is WITHOUT case holes. The ringed-

in primer is inert (struck) and shows a purple primer annulus. The bullet appears to be a stan-dard gilding metal clad steel jacketed type, tightly crimped into the case at the mouth. There isNO POWDER in the case, and judging from the factory-looking crimp, it was made that way. It is in good condition, but does show some denting ofthe case at and below the shoulder. estimate: $60-75

601. here is a scarce BLANK design of the 4.85x49 BRITISH EXPERIMENTAL.The round employs a short brass case without neck or shoulder, loaded with a

translucent, milk-white colored plastic nose piece, secured in the case by two smooth canneluresbelow the mouth. This nose piece is formed with a shoulder, neck and bullet thus bringing the round to �standard� profile. The base is unmarked,showing a brass ringed-in primer. There is a single hole which may or may not be original. estimate: $70-85

602. here is a fine PROOF loading of the 4.85x49 BRITISH EXPERIMENTAL. Itis typical in profile and basic design, with brass case, brass primer gilding metal

clad steel jacketed bullet and �RG 76 485� headstamp. What is unusual is that the whole of thebase, including the extractor groove, is RED STAINED. It is in excellent condition. est: $35-50

603. here is a similar PROOF loading of the 4.85x49 BRITISH EXPERIMENTAL.It is identical to the example above, except here the RED STAIN is only found in

the extractor groove. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $35-50

604. here is a scarce HIGH SPEED EXPERIMENTAL loading of the 5.45x39 SOVI-ET. The round is normal in profile and basic construction, with lacquered steel case,

brass primer with red annulus and gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullet. What is odd is the PUR-PLE case mouth seal. Headstamped �17 94� it is in excellent condition. estimate: $30-45

605. although we have no definitive information, this must be a COMMER-CIAL 5.45x39 SOVIET example. It is typical in construction and profile,

with lacquered steel case, brass primer and gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullet. What isunusual is the bullet has a small-diameter HOLLOW POINT and the headstamped reads�RWS .215�. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $35-50


606. here is an uncommon example of the 5.56 HUGHES �LOCKLESS�. The round is made with an olive-colored plastic case which is flat or box-like rather than cylindrical. The case is divided into three inter-

nal chambers. The center chamber contains the gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullet atop a small quantity of powderwhile the other two house the main powder charges. When the conventional nickel primer is fired, the powder behind thebullet begins to move it forward and as the bullet travels vents to the lateral powder chambers are exposed, igniting the fullcharge. The idea was to develop an efficient cartridge which was lighter and took-up less volume than a conventional car-tridge. This example shows a fired primer in the bent-over aluminum battery cup however the case, bullet and powderappear unfired. Overall it is in very good condition. estimate: $90-120

607. we can find no printed reference to this YOUTH-SIZED (5.5mm) 6.35CARCANO cartridge. As we understand, there was a youth-sized

Carcano rifle made for some Italian military dignitary which fired special noise-only car-tridges. This is supposedly such an example. It is one-piece STEEL which at its base would accommodate a centerfire blank cartridge of about 5mm.As you can see, it is designed to simulate the profile of a �real� cartridge, complete with �bullet.� The base shows a ring-spring used to secure theblank. The cartridge here is CHROME plated and appears unfired. It is unmarked and in very good to excellent condition. estimate: $200-250

608. there are two versions of the above 5.5mm ITALIAN MINIATURE car-tridge, this being the second type. Produced either for the same rifle or its

twin, it is again STEEL, here with simple bright finish. It employs a different chamber in therear, although it was still designed for a centerfire blank cartridge. The �bullet� of this cartridge is channeled so it is conceivable it fired some sortof projectile. Again, it is unmarked and appears unfired. It is in good to very good condition. estimate: $200-250

609. here is a scarce example of the 5.6x45.5 RUSSIAN. Unfortunately, we have lit-tle information to offer, apart from the fact that it is designed from as 7.62x39

case, lengthened and necked-down to .22. This is a factory DUMMY example, with large case holeand inert (struck) staked-in brass primer. It is factory loaded with a gilding metal jacketed bulletand is without headstamp. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $60-75

610. here is an unusual 5.56x45 DUMMY FLECHETTEexample. It employs what appearsto be a normal brass case, one with nickel primer and �FC 223 REM� headstamp. It is

loaded with a grey plastic-like sabot which is WITHOUT FLECHETTE. In other words, this looks likea flechette cartridge but is lacking the internal flechette itself. It is in excellent condition. est: $35-50

611. here is a great DUMMY FLECHETTE loading of the 5.56x45. The cartridge employs astandard brass case, with empty one-hole Boxer type primer pocket and �R-P 223 REM�

headstamp. It is loaded with an oddly-shaped gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullet which was used to sim-ulate the dimension, profile and weight of a flechette sabot with flechette. A product for or by COLT, this was part of the experimental work con-ducted in the 1960s.It is in excellent condition. estimate: $35-50

612. here is a set of FOUR 6mm SAW cartriges in their original MACHINE GUN LINKS. The cartridgesthemselves are typical, each with lacquered steel case, brass primer and �F A 7 3� headstamp. Of the four,

three are BALL cartridges with plain gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullets while one is a TRACER with orange col-ored tip. The links are are plain steel stamped �6MM� on the edge of the �ears.� The set is in very good condition.

estimate: $45-60

613. here is a fine example of the 6.25x43 BRITISH EXPERIMENTAL cartridge. Thepredecessor to the 4.85/5mm series described above, the 6.25 was used more as a

test vehicle for bullet design than as a practical small arms cartridge. The specimen offered here is typically constructed, with drawn brass case, brassBerdan type primer and gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullet. The round is headstamped �RG 69 6.25x43�, shows an in-house marking of aBROWN BLOB on the base and has a BLACK bullet tip. It is in very good condition. estimate: $120-150

614. another 6.25x43 BRITISH EXPERIMENTAL round, this time with a plain gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullet.Again the base has a �RG 69 6.25x43� headstamp, but here with a ONE RED BLOB and ONE BLACK BLOB on

the base. These marks were internal indicators of an undocumented special load or test. The round is in excellent condition.estimate: $120-150


615. here is a scarce SOLID BRASS DUMMY example of the 6.25x43 BRITISHEXPERIMENTAL. Designed and produced as an in-house dummy for reference

and basic gun-function tests, it is comprised of solid brass, turned to proper profile. It shows nomarks like a headstamp, nor primer or primer pocket. Absolutely factory original, this example is invery good condition with some light scratches. estimate: $150-200

616. here is an unusual 6.35 CARCANO, SUB CALIBER device. Itemploys what appears to be a surplus brass 6.35 cartridge case which

has been modified to accept a brass-cased centerfire �G.F.L. 7.65mm� headstampedblank cartridge in its base. The �bullet� is a hollow steel tube used to replicate the pro-

file of a standard Ball cartridge. The bullet shows some surface rust while the brass has normal finger stains. estimate: $35-50

617. here are TWO good examples of the 7MM COMPROMISE round. Known also as the 7x51 BRITISHboth here employ a typical drawn brass case with brass primer and gilding metal jacketed bullet. The first

has a �D A (C ARROW) 52� headstamp while the second has a �F N 52� heasdtamp. Both are in very good to excellentcondition. estimate: $30-45

618. this is an uncommon headstamp on the 7MM MK 1 Z or .280/30 round(renamed in August 1951). In 1970 there was one last small batch made for test

and demonstration firing by R.O.F. Radway Green. The cartridge is easily distinguishable byvirtue of its �RG 70 1Z� headstamp and by the small PURPLE tip on its gilding metal clad steelbullet. The round is in excellent condition. estimate: $35-50

619. one of few that we have seen, this is a very unusual 7x57 MAUSERexample. The round is remarkable due to its �CRINKLED� or

�CORRUGATED� CASE. Seemingly employing a standard brass case, between theshoulder and base is a series of six rows of short horizontal case flutes, five flutes ineach row. Although theories have ranged from case flexibility tests through to someone�s garage past-time, it seems as if the corrugations were addedfor �feel� identification of this GUARD loading. The round is otherwise typical, with brass primer, cupronickel jacketed bullet and �REM-UMC7m/m� headstamp. Showing old lacquer, it is in very good condition. estimate: $45-60

620. here is an unusual WOOD BULLET BLANK loading of an early7x45 CZECH. The round employs a brass case with brass primer and

is loaded with a pointed wooden bullet of 7.35mm diameter. The base shows a �* 5 49(triangle)� headstamp and the case does not appear to contain powder. est: $120-150

621. this is an unusual 7.62x51 NATO cartridge which has an ALUMINIUMcase. The round is otherwise typical in profile and construction, with gild-

ing metal jacketed bullet and brass primer. The base shows a very faint impressed �T 9�headstamp. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $50-65

622. here is a WINCHESTER DISPLAY DUMMY example of the 7.62NATO DUPLEX. Factory dissected, the drawn brass case is cut in such

a manner so as to clearly display not only the GREEN tipped gilding metal clad steel jack-eted forward bullet, but also the gilding metal clad steel jacketed rear bullet. The base has

a pierced, nickel dummy primer and shows a �(NATO) WRA 66� headstamp. Apart from some surface discoloration due to the old factory lacquer,it is in excellent condition. estimate: $50-65

623. here is an odd 7.62x54R MOISIN-NAGANT DUMMY example, thelikes of which we have not seen before. It is made in two piece, one of

which is a steel base piece which is unmarked but does show a recess to accommodatethe firing pin. The rest if the cartridge is made of BLACK AND BROWN MOT-TLEDPLASTIC which is both shiny and quite hard. The mottling or patten of the case almost resembles that of a burled woodgrain. There is someminor, essentially insignificant chipping of the case at the very base. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $50-65


624. exceedingly rare, this is a 7.9x30 POLTE STURMGEWEHR EXPERIMEN-TAL cartridge. Developed during the German search for the ideal Assault rifle

round, it could be regarded as the predecessor of the 7.9 Kurz. The round is constructed in a normalfashion, with drawn brass case, brass primer and short jacketed gilding metal clad steel bullet. It shows �P 7.9 1 40� stamped on its base. The roundhas been recovered from water and shows a little pitting on the case and bullet as well as a small hole in the base. estimate: $250-300

625. the one and onyl example we have seen, this 7.9 KURZ cartridge is factory loaded with aSINTERED IRON BULLET. Although we lack the information, it seems that sintered iron

was at least tested by the German�s during World War II as a potential replacement or substitute for the nor-mal steel-jacketed lead-cored bullet with the hopes of conserving what they deemed a strategic material, lead.

The case appears typical, made of lacquered steel, with �aux 31 44 St� headstamp and steel primer cup with blue annulus. It is in excellent condi-tion. estimate: $200-300

626. here is an old 7.62x39 EAST GERMAN DUMMY example which should not be con-fused with the more modern examples. It is made with a one-piece steel base which is

recessed to accommodate the firing pin. The body of the cartride is made of BLACK PLASTIC whichis rather dull in sheen. Unmakred, it is in excellent condition. estimate: $35-50

627. this is a an example of the 7.92x57 NAHPATRONE cartridge.Produced as a sub sonic load for use in silenced weapons, it is eas-

ily identified by its ALL GREEN lacquered steel case. Headstamped �cg St+ 2543�, the round is otherwise conventional in construction and appearance with staked

in brass primer, green primer annulus and gilding metal clad steel bullet. It is in super condition. estimate: $45-60

628. here is a great 7.92x57 MAUSER example. In profile and general construction it appears much like a typical S ModelBall type, with brass case, brass Berdan type primer and pointed, nickel clad steel jacketed bullet secured in the case

with a tight factory crimp. What is unusual is the MILLED RIM, indicating a PROOF LOADING. Of Czechoslavakian origin, it car-ries the �Z/19/VII/38/� headstamp of Cs. Zbrojovka Brno. Cartridges of this type appear to be unrepresented in even the most advanced of collec-tions. Showing a little freckling on the bullet, it is in very good to excellent condition. estimate: $75-90

629. here is a great WWII GERMAN 7.92 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY.These sets were issued to schools or training units to familiarize stu-

dents with the various loadings, and identification means of the 7.92x57 Mauser car-tridge. This is a l.S. L�spur. display, showing one green striped �aux St (?) 41� head-stamped full cartridge and one similar but sectioned so as to display the internal struc-ture. The display is made of reddish press board, with black on white information label;on the back. The cartridges are attached by small steel screws at the back and areunder a clear plastic cover. The plastic shows normal light scratches and the rear labelshows scuffs and flaking. estimate: $70-85

630. although we lack the historical references, here is a super example of the 8x64 CZECH SNIPER cartridge. The roundis based upon what appears to be a lengthened 7.92 Mauser case and it shows the typical Czech Arsenal headstamp of

�(*) * 7 50�. It is factory loaded with a gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullet and shows a staked-in brass primer. ith tight factory bul-let crimp fo the case mouth, it is in excellent condition. estimate: $90-120

631. here is a great 7.92 MG 131/8 example.Designed based upon the 13mm MG 131 case

necked-down to 8mm, it is readily identified from the standard7.92x94 Panzerbuechse by the use of a BELTED brass case withELECTRIC primer. The example here appears to be factoryloded with a BANDED STEEL bullet held firmly in the case

with a tight roll crimp of the mouth. The base shows the unfired brass primer and the �avu (monogram) 41 23g� headstamp. The case is clean butit does show some irregular pitting and likely has been recovered from water. It is in very good to excellent condition overall. estimate: $250-300


632. here is a classic anti-tank round ofthe late 1930s, for the 7.92x94

GERMAN PANZERBUECHSE antitank rifle.Headstamped �aux (Waffenampt WaA109) 4112g�, the cartridge has a case of drawn brass, abrass, staked-in primer with red annulus and a blacktipped gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullet. The round is in excellent condition. estimate: $45-60

633. here is what appears to be aBOARD DUMMY example of the

7.92x94 PANZERBUECHSE. It is typical in profileand gnereal construction, with lacquered steel case,staked-in brass primer with green annulus and gild-ing metal clad steel jacketed bullet. What is odd is theset of MOUNTING HOLES on one side of the case.

We can not tell if the holes are �factory,� and it would be highly unusual if they were, however, they are expertly done. Headstamped �aux (waffe-nampt) 42(triangle) 5b�, it shows wear of the lacquer. estimate: $60-75

634. one of the classics, this isa 7.9x107 MAROSZEK

ANTI TANK RIFLE cartridge.Developed in POLAND during the 1930s,the round saw limited use in the early partof the war. This specimen consists of a drawn brass case with staked-in brass primer and green annulus and is loaded with a sharp pointed cupron-ickel clad steel jacketed bullet. The base of the round shows the �(Eagle) 37 N 67� headstamp. The case shows general darkening, otherwise it is inexcellent condition. estimate: $60-75

635. here is the GERMAN MADE version of the above 7.9x107 MAROSZEK ANTI TANK RIFLE cartridge. It is sim-ilar in profile and construction, with brass case, staked-in brass primer and gilding metal clad steel jacketed bullet

with black tip. Here the base shows the �P490 (Waffenampt WaA201) 40 3k� headstamp. With some discoloration of case due to oldlacquer, it remains in very good to excellent condition. estimate: $70-85

636. here is one of those cartridges which is generally something it is not.Best we can determine, most folks call this the 8x54R LEE

NAGANT, however, it is not the Lee Nagant referenced by D.W.M. (case number 336)nor is the one referenced by Datig (1956, 1). One thing we do know, however, is we donot know its proper designation. It seems similar to the .236 Remington cartridge, so perhaps it is indeed some type of Lee. It has an unheadatmpeddrawn brass case, showing a beveled rim-edge and a beveled primer pocket edge. The primer itself is small and of brass. The round is loaded with aroundnose steel jacketed bullet. Thoguht to be American, the bullet shows some old rust pitting and the case shows some beginnings of neck crakcs(like the .236 Remington). estimate: $300-500

637. we have not a clue as to the correct designation of this �7.62x63 ROUNDBASE� cartridge. It is made of brass, showing a bottleneck and a tapered rear.

The base itself is without headstamp, showing an empty two-hole Berdan type primer pocket. thecase appears to have been fired, showing some staining of the interior and primer pocket. We are

told it is a �real� military experimental and comes to us from the Val Forgett collection. estimate: $90-120

638. here is a great example of the 14/9GERMAN GERLICH cartridge. The

round is based upon the 13x94 Panzerbuesche slightlyenlarged to accept the nominal 14mm projectile. This pro-jectile, however, is certainly not normal, featuring twoskirts and a central, small diameter core. The idea was that the chamber-end of the barrel was 14mm in diameter,while the muzzle was approximately 9mm. When fired, the tapering bore of would fold-up or crush the skirts whichincrease both pressure and velocity. This is a super example, with brass case showing a brass primer and a �P 39P.N211d� headstamp. There are several pebble dents in the case, otherwise it is in very good to excellent condi-tion. estimate: $300-500


639. unfortunately we can offer you little information on this 12.5x165 CZECH ANTI-TANK ZW. From what we known, it is not basedon another, existing round but rather is its own unique size. The base is unmarked, showing a large, empty Berdan type primer pock-

et. The itself appears to have been once fired, however, we are unsure because it also shows evidence of being recovered from water. There is gener-al light pitting and several minor dents. estimate: $150-200

640. here is a good 12.7x81 BREDA as made on contract by Kynoch. The round is typical of the type, with brass semi-rimmed case, brass primer with purple annulus and cupronickel clad steel jacketed bullt secured with neck crimps.

Headstamped �K31 .5�, it is in very good condition with some dents at the mouth. estimate: $30-45

641. here are TWO different JAPANESE HE-I12.7x81 BREDA cartridges. Both, now

totally inert, employ a standard brass case each with a tinyJapanese character headstamp. The first is a Ma 102 type,with long screw-off nose piece. The second is the Ma 103 type,

with screw-off nose fuze. Both show a hole in the case and both have now-inert projectiles. estimate: $60-75

642. here are TWO different 13mm MG131 types.Both have lacquered steel case. The first has an

empty percussion-type primer, �dnf 44 32� headstamp and nor-mal AP-T bullet with the paint removed. The second has an elec-tric primer, a �wg X 42 27e� headstamp and an AP-T bullet withjalmost all of the paint intact. Both are without powder, the second shows a case hole. estimate: $35-50

643. this is a scarce exam-ple of the 13x92

MAUSER EXPERIMENTAL. It was aGerman World War II aircraft machinegun experimental cartridge with thehope of increasing the effectiveness of

the MG215. The round has a belted, electric primed steel rebated-rim case without headstamp. It is loaded with a banded steel bullet. which is marked�PVZ 187/44�. It shows general staining on the case and bullet. estimate: $150-200

644. here is a scarceexample of the

16mm VEGA .MACHINECANNON experimental.Developed outside of the U.S.military, it was an attempt byLockheed Aircraft to utilize the small sized machine cannon designed by Alfred Corte in the 1930s. The case is designed based upon a .50 MachineGun case which has a turned-down rim, more forward shoulder and of course necked-out to take the 16mm projectile. The projectile is a specialdesign, with screw-off nose piece and �16 M/M / VMC-MX-4� markings. Totally inert, this example shows an empty primer pocket anda �R A 42�headstamp. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $80-95

645. here is a bizarre looking cartridge which is a 12-GAUGE BARRAGE BALLOON CABLECUTTER. As we understand, this cartridge was used in a special funnel-like device at the

nose or wings of some British aircraft during World War II. The idea was that when the plane flew under bal-loons the balloon cables would be funneled to the mouth of a that device which housed this cartridge. Somehow,the device would trigger and fire this steel cable cutter thus severing the cable. The cartridge is a shortened12-GAUGE brass shotgun shell, with ELEY-KYNOCH 12 12 (ICI)� headstamp. The projectile appears solidsteel, with sharp forward edge. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $60-75


646. here is a great example of the 18.5mm (12-GAUGE) L-L1 FLECHETTEcartridge. It employs what apepars to be a typical �REMINGTON 12 GA

EXPRESS� headstamped shotgun shell with green colored ribbed paper and brass base cup.It shows normal black �Remington Express� case wall markings as well as silver �AIR-CRAFT ARMAMENTS...� markings. Rather than standard lead shot this is loaded with agood number of steel arrows or flechettes, contained below the simple black Bakelite topwad.It is in excellent condition. estimate: $60-75

647. here is someone�s SECTIONED example of the above 18.5mm (12-GAUGE) L-L1 FLECHETTE cartridge. It is without primer or topwad, but

clearly shows the interior construction and flechettes. The dissection is attractive, but certainlynot factory. estimate: $35-50

648. here is the WINCHESTER XM258 version of the 18.5 (12-GAUGE)FLECHETTE. It is similar to the examples above, except here the shotgun shell

case is RED plastic and the brass base cup is headstamped �WESTERN (MIU) No 12 SUPER-X�. The case wall is unmarked and the mouth is closed with a simple �pie� crimp. It is in excel-lent condition. estimate: $45-60

649. here is a fine example of the 12-GAUGE CLOSE ASSAULTWEAPONS SYSTEM (CAWS) cartridge. The shell was part of an

experimental project to develope a weapon system for infantry use in close-quarter situ-ations. Loads ranged from high explosive through to flechette. This is a BUCKSHOTload example, with CLEAR topwad through which can be seen the white-colored gran-ular shot buffer. The case is drawn brass, with brass battery cup type primer. To prevent

the 12-gauge shell from chambering in any standard shotgun, the case is BELTED at the base. Unheadstamped, it shows a GREEN colored primerannulus and base marking. Save for a dent at the mouth, it is in excellent condition. estimate: $45-60

650. here is a similar 12-GAUGE CLOSE ASSAULT WEAPONS SYS-TEM cartridge. In profile and dimension it is identical to the exam-

ple above, complete with belted base profile. However this specimen has a REDPLASTIC case along with an ALUMINUM BASE. It is unheadstamped, but it showsthe same GREEN primer annulus and base marking as the one above. It is loadedwith what appears to be copper-washed lead shot which is visible through the cleartopwad. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $90-120

651. here is a scarce box for 7.92x94 GERMAN PANZERBUECHSE antitank rifle cartridges. Theone-piece flap-style box is buff in color, with a black, white, yellow and red printed toplabel.

Emtpy, it once contained 5 cartridges identical to the one shown in lot 638 above. The box shows some wear andwas at one time slightly flattened. estimate: $60-75

652. here is a super37mm CANNON

TO 11mm GRAS ADAPTER orSUB-CALIBER DEVICE. Theintent was to allow practice firing ofthe 37mm Cannon without expendingexpensive 37mm ammunition. Rather, this device would be fitted with a 11mm Gras cartridge in the base. There is a short internal steel �barrel�which is rifled. The base is steel, the body is black plastic and the nose or �bullet� is brass. The markings on the bullet include �MANUFACTUREFRANCAISE D�ARMES ET CYCLES DE St ETIENNE�. It is in very good to excellent, seemingly unused condition. estimate: $120-150


653. here is a similar6-POUNDER

CANNON TO 11mm GRASSUB-CALIBER DEVICE. It isdesigned and executed as theexample above, with steel rifled�barrel,� steel base, black plasticbody and brass nose. Again themarkings on the nose include�MANUFACTURE FRAN-CAISE D�ARMES ETCYCLES DE St ETIENNE�. Itis in very good to excellent condi-tion. estimate: $120-150

M.B.A. GYROJETS

654. here is a scare 1.5 �LANCE-JET� or mass-stabilized Gyrojet. It is comprised of a hollow alu-minum tube, with tiny BRASS bullet secured in the mouth with a single smooth cannelure. This

example appear to be without powder or priming. These small rounds were deployed either individually in cigarettesor en-mass. Included is an UNFINISHED CASE without bullet. estimate: $90-120

655. here is a scarce MBA FIN-JET cartridge. It is made of BLACK colored nylon, formed with fourrear fins. It is loaded with a steel flechette or needle at the nose, although the whole cartridge is actu-

ally fired. It was conceived that these would have not only an anti-personnel application but also anti-materiel when fired en-mass. This specimen isnot loaded and is in excellent condition. estimate: $120-150

656. here is an unusual look at an MBA FIN-JET as it was made. This is an ATTACHEDNYLON MOULD piece as the jet came from the injection mould machine. This is

UNCOLORED or translucent white in color. It shows a complete Microjet case, complete with central cav-ity fro propellant and projectile. Unmarked, it is in excellent condition. estimate: $90-120

657. here is a similar MBA FIN-JET as it came from the mould. Thisone, also UNCOLORED or translucent white, came from a cir-

cular-framed injection mould while the one above employed a square frame. Likethe one above, it has a complete Microjet case with central cavity fro propellant andprojectile. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $90-120

658. here is a rare example of the ELECTRIC PRIMED .25 GYROJET. The round is comprised of an anodizedaluminum case, here without color. The base is closed with a fiber wad which has two clockwise-canted vents.

We have seen a similar example, in green, but it had a straight-sided base. This example has a BOAT TAIL base. It is in excel-lent condition. estimate: $200-250

659. here is an unfinished ELECTRIC PRIMED .25 GYROJET round. It is similar to the one above, except thishas a GOLD anodized aluminum case. The case is empty and straight-sided, ready to accept a propellant

charge and vented base. It is in excellent condition estimate: $50-65

660. here is a scarce ELECTRIC PRIMED 7.62 GYROJET. The round is made with a gildingmetal clad steel case which was borrowed from a Cal. .30 bullet jacket. It features a separate,

inserted steel base which has four square-sided punched-in vents. There is a long central wire projection withwhich the electric contact is made. Included is one factory loaded example along with two case draw pieces. estimate: $90-120

661. here is a scarce PRESENTATION DUMMY example of the 13mm SHORT GYROJET. It is comprised of aNICKEL plated steel case with separate steel base insert. The insert features three punched-out vents which retain

their external �tangs� so as to impart a clockwise spin when fired. This dummy is in excellent condition. estimate: $50-65


662. here is an unusual 13mm RED SMOKE FLARE GYROJET example. It is unlikemost in that it employs a gilding metal clad steel base along with a simple turned alu-

minum body. There are FOUR factory vent holes in the case body, while the base insert shows a familiartwin-vent configuration. There is some slight swelling of the aluminum portion of the case above the base.

estimate: $50-65

663. here is a similar 13mm SMOKE FLARE GYROJET cartridge. This example likewisehas a gilding metal clad steel base and vented aluminum body. This round, however, pro-

duces ORANGE colored smoke. Again the base insert is a standard two-vent type and there is someswelling in the aluminum body forward of the base. estimate: $50-65

664. here is a very odd 13mm GREEN-CASE GYROJET FLARE. The round is made simi-larly to those above, at least as far as the gilding metal clad steel base and aluminum body.

However, here there is a single NOSE VENT in the case, rather than four vents in the body. The case hereis GREEN anodized while the base is typical with twin vents. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $50-65

665. here are TWO different 13mm RED GYROJET FLARE cartridges. Both are madewith a steel base and an aluminum body. Unlike those above, these have a CADMIUM

PLATED base. The first has a totally RED PAINTED case, body and base-piece, while the second hasthe forward portion coated with thin RED PLASTIC. Each has a normal steel base insert showing twinvents. They are in excellent condition. estimate: $50-65

666. here are TWO different 13mm RED GYROJET FLARE cartridges. Both are made witha gilding metal clad steel base and an aluminum body. Each once had the forward portion

of the case red painted but, over time, the case oxidized and produced what looks like a �parkerized� fin-ish we see here. Each has a normal twin-vent steel base insert, one of which is contained with a CRIMPEDbase the other with a CANNELURED base. estimate: $30-45

667. here is a scarce13mm LONG or CARBINE GYROJET cartridge. This exampleappears to be a PRESENTATION example, with CHROME or nickel plated case.

The base shows a nickel-plated steel insert with four vent holes which is secured with an external can-nelure. Please note, although this is chrome or nickel plated, it is a FACTORY LOADED cartridge.It is in excellent condition. estimate: 120-150

668. this is a fine example of the 13mm �SHARP POINT� GYROJET round. Although theround has been called a .50 by many sources (us included), that is not what M.B.A. called

it. In factory literature a 13mm �High Power� is reference which may be this type. The cartridge here is aFACTORY DUMMY example with a single inerting hole in the case wall. The case itself is gilding metalclad steel with a bright-polished nose. The base insert has two cents and is held in the case with a cannelure. Included is the single dummy cartridgeas well as a gilding metal clad steel case draw piece. estimate: $120-150

669. here is an unusual FRENCH �GYROJET� cartridge. Reportedly a flare typefor use on the railroad, it appears to be a direct copy of the U.S.-made MBA

Gyrojet. However, to our knowledge, MBA did not license the French�or others�to produce car-tridges under their patents. The round employs a steel body onto which is crimped a roundnose

aluminum piece which forms the forward portion of the case. This aluminum piece has a WHITE band near the nose (presumably indicating color),the red stenciling of �2-RMS-11-91� and a red star. The base of the cartridge is steel, showing two round vents and a tiny red-stained primer. It is inexcellent condition. estimate: $45-60

670. here is a neat 25x147 CHAFF GYROJET. The round is comprised of a long steel case with two external cannelures. The lowercannelure secures the steel base insert which has four drilled vents and a standard primer. The more forward cannelure secured an

internal device which would contain the propellant gasses until such time that the forward chaff payload would need to be released. This is a FIREDTEST-BED PROTOTYPE example which was fired from a test bed without chaff payload. The idea was to confirm the design without expendingchaff. It is in excellent condition. (See photo top of next page) estimate: $90-120


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671. here is an uncommon FULL box of 12mm GYROJET. The one-piece flap-stylebox is white in color without markings. It contains TWENTY FOUR original

gilding metal clad steel cased rounds, each with THREE SLOT VENT and copper primer. The boxshows typical light surface soil and some external handwriting otherwise it is in excellent condition. estimate: $150-200

DARDICK �TROUNDS�

672. this is a very rare, absolutely factory original example of the .32 ALUMINUM-CASED DARDICK�TROUND�. The cartridge is designed similarly to the known .38 type (see below), with a case made of two

aluminum pieces. The first piece forms nearly all of the outer body and includes the nickel Boxer-type primer in its base. Theother piece is visible just at the nose of the cartridge and forms an internal sleeve which supports the roundnose lead bullet. These

aluminum types were essentially the hand-made prototypes of the later commercial plastic examples, and this in fact shows the stamped �14� facto-ry assembly mark on both case piece at the nose. This specimen is in excellent to near-mint condition overall and is the first of the .32 types we haveseen. estimate: $250-300

673. although still quite rare, we have seen several other examples of this .38 ALUMINUM-CASEDDARDICK �TROUND�. The cartridge is similarly constructed of two aluminum pieces; one which

forms nearly all of the outer body and includes the nickel Boxer-type primer in its beveled-edge base. The other piece isvisible just at the nose of the cartridge and forms an internal sleeve which supports the flatnose wadcutter type lead bul-let. This example has the �14� factory assembly mark on the upper and lower body pieces. It appears to be a misfire or a dummy, with a struck nick-el primer. estimate: $150-200

674. in profile this looks like any old .38 DARDICK �TROUND� cartridge. It is in fact typically con-structed, made of Celanese Fortiflex plastic with roundnose lead bullet and nickel primer held in a

faintly �38 DC� marked brass battery cup. What makes this example unusual is its ORANGE colored case. It is in verygood to excellent condition. estimate: $45-60

675. here is a fairly scarce PROMOTIONAL .38 DARDICK �TROUND� cartridge. It is typical in pro-file and construction, with green colored case, roundnose lead bullet and nickel primer held in a �DC

38� marked aluminum battery cup. What is uncommon is the GOLD �DARDICK� stamp on the case wall. It is in verygood condition with the typical crack at the case mouth. estimate: $35-50

676. here is an uncommon PRESSURE TEST .38 DARDICK �TROUND� example which employs thescarce DEEP BLUE / PURPLE case. The round is typical in profile and basic construction, with

roundnose lead bullet and nickel and brass battery cup type primer. However, there is a factory hole in the case wallwhich is factory sealed with cellophane tape. This hole was used to vent internal gasses to a special device which would

measure the pressure. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $50-65

677. here is a set of SEVEN different .38 DARDICK �TROUND� cartridges. All are typical in profile andgeneral construction. Three have a WHITE case, one an empty case, one with empty primer pocket

and lead bullet the last a loaded round. There is one LIGHT BLUE cartridge, with cracked case. There is one GREYor black colored loaded round. The last two have a BLUE colored case with different bullets. estimate: $35-50

678. here is a set of NINE different .38 DARDICK �TROUND� cartridges. Each is typically made withGREEN colored case. Two are PRESSURE TEST cartridges, one is an empty case and the remain-

ing have either a lead or jacketed bullets. All nine are different and are in very good condition. estimate: $35-50


679. here is a FULL BRICK of .38 DARDICK �TROUND�. The one-piece flap-style sleeve is white, blue and black printed showing a

�158-gr. Lead Bullet� load marking on the end. It contains FIVE similarly printedboxes of twenty Dardick, making a total of ONE-HUNDRED cartridges. One of theinternal boxes is a proper replacement, the other four are original to the sleeve. It is invery good to excellent condition. estimate: $90-120

680. here is an unusual .310 DARDICK ROCK DRILLING cartridge. The round employs a two-piece clearplastic case which is triangular in cross-section. It is loaded with THREE CERAMIC projectiles, one next

to the other. The case is made in two pieces, this showing a seam very near the base. When drilling an oil well if the standardrock drill hit an especially hard rock formation this cartridge would be used in a special gun which would be dropped downthe well and fired. The three ceramic projectiles are positioned at slightly different angles and therefore would impact the rockformation at fractionally different times. These multiple impacts would create a shock wave which would fracture the rock. Thisseems to be unfinished, showing no powder. What is unusual is that each of the projectile chambers are SEALED at the nose-�a feature we have not seen before. estimate: $60-75

681. here is a more conventional .310 DARDICKROCK DRILLING cartridge. It employs a

clear plastic case dimensionally identical to the one above, excepthere the seam between the front and back portions is in the mid-dle, not near the base. It is factory loaded with three ceramic pro-jectiles and has a brass primer held in a copper battery cup. It isin excellent condition. estimate: $60-75

682. an example we have not seen before, this too is a.310 DARDICK ROCK DRILLING cartridge.

It is loaded with three ceramic projectiles, like those above, andhas a copper primer with copper battery cup. What is unusual isthat the case is OPAQUE GREY plastic rather than the normalclear. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $70-85

683. the only example we have seen, this is an ALUMINUM CASE .50DARDICK round. Obviously quite early, the case appears to be of

one-piece construction, showing a milled primer pocket and large-diameter mouth.Unlike aluminum cased Tround�s of smaller size, this is unmarked. It appears to neverhave been fired or loaded. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $150-200

684. here is a scarce .50DARDICK �TROUND�.

Its design is similar to the other in the series,with triangular cross section. This examplehas an opaque BLACK colored rear casepiece along with a CLEAR plastic forwardcase piece. The base shows a brass primerwhich is staked-in to a brass battery cup. It is in very good to excellent condition. estimate: $120-150

685. here is a similar .50D A R D I C K

�TROUND�. It is similar to the exampleabove, except that the two piece case isALL BLACK. Additionally, the seambetween the two sections is not in the mid-dle of the case, but very near the mouth.Again it has a brass primer staked into a

brass battery cup. The gilding metal jacketed bullet is visible just flush with the mouth. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $120-150


686. here is a scarce .50 DARDICK �TROUND� variation. it is identical in profile and construction to theexample above. Here, however, the nose of the cartridge has a WHITE PLASTIC SEAL which was added

presumably to prevent environmental damage to the bullet. It is in excellent condition. estimate: $120-150

687. here is a similar .50 DARDICK �TROUND� cartridge. Like the above, it has a BLACK colored plasticcase and a white plastic nose cap. This one additionally has a WHITE PAPER STICKER over the base

which seals the primer. estimate: $120-150

SHOTGUN SHELLS

688. the onlyexample we havehad the pleasure to offer,

here is a super 00 STRONG YACHTCANNON shell. Used for signaling pur-poses on a ship, this was the largest of theseries produced by or for Strong. It mea-sures just over 7-inches in length, with anoutside case diameter of 2.50-inches at themouth. It has TWO-PIECE construction,with a turned body and a case base. Thebase is unheadstamped, showing a smallcopper Boxer type primer which looks tinyin comparison to the base. This seems tohave been fired, showing some oxidationonthe inside. However, the exterior is nice-ly colored and the primer looks proper. It isa super shell. estimate: $500-700

689. here is a great 1-GAUGE SALUTING CAN-NON. It seems to have been desgined based upon

an artillery or cannon shell, however, it can be readily distinguishedfrom a military cannon shell by its simple Boxer type primer pocket.The shell is 5.50-in. in length and has an outside diameter of 2.20-in. a the mouth. The base shows a �U.M.C.Co * * 7-07 BRIDGE-PORT, CONN. U.S.A.� headstamp. It appears to have been fired,showing some internal oxidation. The exterior shows general fingerand grease stains. estimate: $300-400

690. this is thought to be an ENGLISH version of the 1-GAUGESALUTING CANNON. The shell is about 4.5-in. in length and

measures 2.23-in. at the outside of the mouth. It has a large-diameter primer pock-et which would accommodate a large battery-cup type primer. This shell has beenfired, showing general darkening of the brass. estimate: $200-300


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