{"title":"LC Lake City Inert Ammunition Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eExplore our collection of original inert cartridges and ammunition produced at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLake City Army Ammunition Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most important US military ammunition factories in American history. Recognised by the famous “LC” headstamp, Lake City ammunition has supplied the United States military from the Second World War through the Cold War and into modern service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eThis collection features a range of authentic inert military cartridges including .30-06 Springfield, 7.62 NATO, 5.56 NATO, .50 BMG and other historic US service rounds. LC headstamps are highly sought after by collectors due to their long military history and association with iconic American firearms such as the M1 Garand, M14, M16 and Browning machine guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of US militaria, inert ammunition, military headstamps and ordnance displays, Lake City cartridges remain some of the most recognisable and collectible American military rounds ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eBrowse original inert LC cartridges and historic US military ammunition from one of America’s legendary government ammunition plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ww2-30-06-springfield-inert-cartridge-lc-42-headstamp-lake-city-production-1","title":"WW2 .30-06 Springfield Inert Cartridge – LC 42 Headstamp – Lake City Production","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eWW2 .30-06 Springfield inert cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eLC 42 headstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying wartime production by the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eLake City Army Ammunition Plant, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e.30-06 Springfield\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge became one of the most iconic military rifle calibres ever produced and served as the primary US service cartridge throughout the Second World War. It was used extensively in legendary American firearms such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eM1 Garand\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eM1903 Springfield rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eBAR\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Browning machine guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eLC marking\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies manufacture at \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eLake City Army Ammunition Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the United States’ principal wartime ammunition production facilities. Dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e1942\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cartridge originates from the crucial early years of America’s wartime mobilisation following entry into WW2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eLake City ammunition is highly collectible due to its strong association with American military production during the war and its continued historic reputation within US ammunition manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eThis example retains authentic wartime appearance with clear headstamp markings and attractive age-related patina, making it an excellent addition to collections focused on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eUS WW2 militaria, Garand history, or historic American military ammunition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eA classic wartime US service cartridge with strong display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44996331602239,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_5096_f1735d00-bb51-4442-8588-50792663346c.jpg?v=1778254885"},{"product_id":"ww2-30-06-blank-inert-cartridge-lc-1942-lake-city-headstamp","title":"WW2 .30-06 Blank Inert Cartridge – LC 1942 Lake City Headstamp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eWW2 .30-06 Springfield blank inert cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the \u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eLC 1942 headstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying wartime production by the famous \u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eLake City Army Ammunition Plant, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e.30-06 Springfield\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge served as the standard rifle and machine gun calibre of the United States military throughout the Second World War and was used extensively in iconic firearms such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eM1 Garand\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eM1903 Springfield\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eBAR\u003c\/strong\u003e, and various Browning machine guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eThis example is a genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eblank loading\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally intended for military training exercises, manoeuvres, ceremonial use, and weapon function testing. Blank rounds were produced in large quantities during WW2 to support the rapid expansion and training of American forces during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eLC marking\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies manufacture at \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eLake City Army Ammunition Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of America’s most important wartime ammunition facilities. Dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e1942\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cartridge originates from the first full year of major US wartime mobilisation following America’s entry into WW2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eThe cartridge retains authentic wartime appearance with strong military character and clear headstamp markings, making it an excellent collectible for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eUS WW2 militaria, Garand history, or military training ammunition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56195861807479,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_5087_7c626ca0-7d73-4915-be1d-a9167829f544.jpg?v=1778254363"},{"product_id":"inert-30-06-springfield-round-lc-43-lake-city-ww2-cartridge","title":"Inert .30-06 Springfield Round – LC 43 Lake City WW2 Cartridge","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eOriginal inert .30-06 Springfield cartridge manufactured at the Lake City Ordnance Plant in 1943 during WW2. 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