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Inert .303 Lee-Enfield Round – 1943 K (Kynoch) WI Armour-Piercing Mark I
Inert .303 Lee-Enfield Round – 1943 K (Kynoch) WI Armour-Piercing Mark I
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Product Description
This inert .303 British cartridge is a genuine WWII-era round manufactured in 1943 by Kynoch, identified by the “K” headstamp. Of particular collector interest is the additional “WI” marking, which denotes Armour-Piercing, Mark I — a specialised variant designed during the war for improved penetration against hardened targets. Armour-piercing .303 ammunition typically featured a hardened steel core rather than a standard lead core, giving it superior punch when used in Lee-Enfield rifles and aircraft machine guns.
This example has been correctly deactivated: the primer is struck, there is no propellant, and it is completely inert and safe to own under UK law. The brass case retains the classic geometry of the .303 British cartridge — the standard British service round from the late 19th century through both World Wars.
Collectors value WI-marked cartridges due to their lower production numbers compared with standard ball ammunition and because they represent a specific wartime development in British small-arms technology. This round is ideal for display, educational use, ammunition headstamp collections, or as an authentic accessory for Lee-Enfield rifle presentations.