{"title":"Frankford Arsenal (FA) US Military Ammunition Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eExplore our collection of original ammunition manufactured at the legendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eFrankford Arsenal (FA headstamp)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eFrankford Arsenal was one of the most important military ammunition production facilities in American history and supplied US armed forces with cartridges for over 150 years. FA headstamped ammunition is highly collectible and strongly associated with US military service from the late 19th century through WW1, WW2 and into the Cold War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eThis collection features genuine Frankford Arsenal military cartridges including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bzwdos\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e.30-06 Springfield rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8kv00v\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e.45 ACP cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jgg7ct\" data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eearly US military ammunition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ssytoe\" data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"783\"\u003ewartime production variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13870tx\" data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"822\"\u003especialist and experimental loadings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g6qa2z\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"856\"\u003ecollectible military headstamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eFrankford Arsenal ammunition was used in iconic American firearms such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gw57n0\" data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eM1 Garand rifles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15jlcho\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eSpringfield rifles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e9zu5g\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eBrowning machine guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gzbvqv\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eColt M1911 pistols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bznhsq\" data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eThompson submachine guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eFA cartridges are highly sought after by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u2yprk\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eUS militaria collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d8wg7f\" data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eheadstamp collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"30uq1v\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eWW1 \u0026amp; WW2 historians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i5r41y\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eM1 Garand enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m8f9ko\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eAmerican ordnance collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eFrankford Arsenal played a vital role in the development, testing and manufacture of US military ammunition and remains one of the most respected names in ammunition collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eAll cartridges are inert and intended for display and collecting purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1656\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1942-dated-30-06-cartridge-case-headstamp-frankford-armoury","title":"1942 dated 30-06 Cartridge Case Headstamp Frankford Armoury","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1942 dated .30-06 cartridge case headstamped \"Frankford Arsenal\" holds historical significance, especially considering the context of its production during World War II. Here's a description of such a cartridge case:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e: The headstamp refers to the markings stamped onto the base of the cartridge case. In the case of the described cartridge case, it would feature the words \"FRANKFORD ARSENAL\" encircling the primer pocket. The headstamp may also include additional information such as the year of manufacture (\"42\" for 1942) and possibly other production codes or lot numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: The \"Frankford Arsenal\" designation indicates that the cartridge case was produced at the Frankford Arsenal, a historic U.S. Army ammunition plant located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During World War II, the Frankford Arsenal played a crucial role in supplying vast quantities of small arms ammunition for the U.S. military and its allies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e: The \"42\" on the headstamp signifies the year of manufacture, which in this case is 1942. This date is significant as it places the production of the cartridge case within the context of World War II, a period of intense mobilization and conflict for the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.30-06 Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: The .30-06 cartridge, also known as the .30-06 Springfield, is a rifle cartridge with a long and storied history. It was adopted by the United States military in 1906 and served as the standard-issue cartridge for U.S. military rifles, including the M1903 Springfield and the M1 Garand. The cartridge's designation comes from its caliber (.30 inches) and the year of its adoption (1906).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: During World War II, the .30-06 cartridge was widely used by U.S. military forces in various theaters of operation. It was used in rifles, light machine guns, and other firearms, proving to be a versatile and effective cartridge for infantry and support units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cartridge cases with headstamps indicating production at the Frankford Arsenal during World War II are of particular historical interest due to their association with the war effort. They represent the industrial capacity and logistical challenges faced by the United States in supplying its armed forces during a time of global conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44931532357951,"sku":"","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_5525.jpg?v=1712761083"},{"product_id":"inert-30-03-springfield-cartridge-fa-1905-frankford-arsenal-round","title":"Inert .30-03 Springfield Cartridge – FA 1905 Frankford Arsenal Round","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal inert U.S. .30-03 Springfield cartridge manufactured by Frankford Arsenal in 1905. The headstamp reads “F A 1905” with star markings, and the round features the early long-neck case with a round-nose nickel-coloured projectile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe .30-03 Springfield, also known as the .30 Model 1903, was the original cartridge adopted for the U.S. Model 1903 Springfield rifle before being replaced by the .30-06 in 1906. Early dated examples are much scarcer than later .30-06 rounds and make an excellent addition to any U.S. military ammunition or Springfield rifle cartridge collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Calibre: .30-03 Springfield \/ .30 Model 1903\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Manufacturer: Frankford Arsenal, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Headstamp: F A 1905\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bullet type: Early round-nose projectile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Case: Brass, rimless, bottleneck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Inert display cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949031346495,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_5751.jpg?v=1780491771"},{"product_id":"1931-us-30-06-springfield-inert-cartridge-frankford-arsenal-headstamp","title":"1931 US .30-06 Springfield Inert Cartridge – Frankford Arsenal Headstamp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e1931 dated .30-06 Springfield inert cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eFrankford Arsenal headstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing genuine United States military ammunition production from the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e.30-06 Springfield\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge became one of the most famous military rifle calibres ever produced and served as the primary US service cartridge for decades. 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Unlike live cartridges, this example is a purpose-made \u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eblank\u003c\/strong\u003e, fitted with a wooden head to safely simulate firing while containing no propellant or explosive components. The wooden head is securely fitted and reproduces the original appearance and function of a service blank, making it particularly interesting for display, museum use, or educational demonstrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eThe cartridge has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eprofessionally rendered inert\u003c\/strong\u003e to industry-standard safety practices: the primer is inactive and there are no live energetic materials present. It retains the original case with clear headstamp dating and tooling marks, together with the wooden head which shows age-appropriate wear and patina consistent with a genuine wartime piece. 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