Collection: Birmingham Metal & Munitions Ammunition Collection – B Headstamp, Birmingham, UK

This collection features ammunition produced by B – Birmingham Metal and Munitions Co. Ltd., based in Birmingham, UK, a prominent British manufacturer of small-arms cartridges during the early to mid-20th century. The company supplied a range of calibres, including .303 British and other service rounds, for both military and civilian markets. Cartridges bearing the B headstamp reflect the company’s precise manufacturing standards and characteristic features of British ordnance outside the Royal Ordnance factories. The collection highlights variations in production dates, case types, and load styles, providing collectors and historians with valuable insight into industrial ammunition production in the UK. Ideal for display, study, or reference, B-marked rounds illustrate the important role of private manufacturers in supporting British military and training requirements and form a historically significant component of any serious ammunition or militaria collection.