{"product_id":"inert-303-british-tracer-round-mj-1942-g-factory-no-4-hendon-australia-ww2-cartridge","title":"Inert .303 British Tracer Round MJ 1942 G – Factory No.4 Hendon Australia WW2 Cartridge","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eAn original inert .303 British \u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003etracer cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e dated 1942, manufactured at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eSmall Arms Ammunition Factory No.4, Hendon, South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e“MJ 42 G” headstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies this round as Australian wartime production, with “AG” denoting a tracer loading within the .303 British ammunition series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eTracer rounds were designed to provide a visible flight path when fired, assisting with aiming and fire correction, particularly in machine gun use such as the Bren and Vickers. These specialised rounds were produced in smaller quantities than standard ball ammunition, making them more desirable to collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eThis example features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003epainted bullet tip (now appearing white)\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with tracer identification, though original colours can fade or change tone over time. The round is completely inert and safe for display, retaining its original brass case and projectile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eAustralian-made tracer cartridges from Hendon are less commonly encountered in the UK market, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eMJ headstamp combined with tracer designation adds further collector appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eA genuine WW2 Commonwealth tracer round, ideal for advanced collectors or display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57071941288311,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_41242.jpg?v=1778014460","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/inert-303-british-tracer-round-mj-1942-g-factory-no-4-hendon-australia-ww2-cartridge","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}