{"product_id":"380-inert-british-webley-revolver-cartridge-w-r-a-co-for-s-w-contract-brass-case","title":".380 INERT British Webley Revolver Cartridge – W.R.A. Co for S\u0026W Contract Brass Case","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eThis inert .380 British revolver cartridge features a W.R.A. Co headstamp, indicating manufacture by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Produced during the early to mid-20th century, cartridges of this type were supplied for use in revolvers chambered for the .380\/200 British service round, including those produced under contract by Smith \u0026amp; Wesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eDuring periods of high demand, particularly in the inter-war years and leading into the Second World War, British authorities supplemented domestic ammunition production by sourcing cartridges and revolvers from overseas manufacturers. Winchester was one of the companies that produced ammunition compatible with British .380 service revolvers, while Smith \u0026amp; Wesson supplied revolvers chambered for the same cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eThe .380\/200 cartridge became the standard British service revolver round during the 1930s, replacing earlier .455 calibre revolver ammunition. It was designed to be effective in compact military sidearms and was widely issued to officers, aircrew, armoured vehicle crews, and other personnel who required a reliable personal defence weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1859\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis example retains its brass case with the W.R.A. Co marking and has been completely rendered inert, making it safe for collectors. It represents an interesting example of international cooperation in supplying British service ammunition during a key period of military preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56883328418167,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_3755.jpg?v=1773695204","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/380-inert-british-webley-revolver-cartridge-w-r-a-co-for-s-w-contract-brass-case","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}