{"product_id":"inert-303-round-1952-fn-belgian-manufacture-collectible-ammunition","title":"Inert .303 Round – 1952 FN Belgian Manufacture | Collectible Ammunition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"495\"\u003einert .303 British cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e1952\u003c\/strong\u003e and manufactured by \u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eFabrique Nationale (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e of Herstal, Belgium, is an excellent post-war example of one of the world’s most iconic rifle calibres. FN was a major supplier of ammunition to numerous Allied and Commonwealth nations, and its .303 production helped support post-WWII re-armament, training, and reserve stocks as Europe rebuilt its military capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eThe cartridge retains its original wartime-style brass case, bullet profile, and clean \u003cstrong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e“FN 52”\u003c\/strong\u003e headstamp, clearly identifying its origin and manufacture year. FN-marked .303 rounds are sought after by collectors due to the company’s long history, global distribution, and the relatively smaller production numbers compared to British factories such as Kynoch or Royal Laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eThis round has been professionally rendered\u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einert\u003c\/strong\u003e, oiled primer compound or propellant. It is safe for handling and ideal for display, educational use, or inclusion in a calibre comparison board. Its crisp headstamp and tidy case make it a strong collector’s example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1811\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA great addition for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eLee-Enfield rifles\u003c\/strong\u003e, post-war ammunition development, or anyone expanding a collection of international .303 British cartridges, this 1952-dated FN round offers both historical interest and excellent presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56908842369399,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_3883_44b9b8e0-cf1c-46ee-ab87-197de46faedc.jpg?v=1773877586","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/inert-303-round-1952-fn-belgian-manufacture-collectible-ammunition","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}