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Inert .303 Round – 1942 Dated DC (Dominion Cartridge Company, Canadian Tracer) | Collectible Ammunition
Inert .303 Round – 1942 Dated DC (Dominion Cartridge Company, Canadian Tracer) | Collectible Ammunition
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This original inert .303 British tracer round, dated 1942 and manufactured by DC (Dominion Cartridge Company, Canada), represents a distinctive piece of Commonwealth wartime ammunition. The headstamp “DC 42” identifies the Canadian factory responsible for producing this cartridge during a period of high demand in the Second World War. Dominion Cartridge Company was a key supplier to Allied forces, manufacturing a variety of British-pattern .303 rounds, including tracers.
This particular round is likely one of the Canadian-pattern Mk 2Z or Mk 4Z tracers, recognizable by its tip colouring (where present) and tracer designation. These versions were designed to provide visible flight trajectory for gunners, making them useful for training, aerial use, and machine‑gun fire. The .303 British cartridge was commonly used in Lee–Enfield rifles, Bren light machine guns, and Vickers guns — and tracers played a critical role in both ground‑to‑air and sustained fire roles.
Professionally deactivated to full UK legal standards, this round is completely inert yet retains its original bullet, primer, and casing, preserving its authentic wartime character. Collectors prize DC‑marked tracer rounds for their historical context, factory provenance, and the rarity of Canadian-produced tracers. This 1942 example is ideal for tracer-focused collections, WWII ammunition displays, or any compilation of Commonwealth ordnance.