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Inert Egyptian .303 Rifle Cartridge – 1955 Abu-Kir Factory No. 10
Inert Egyptian .303 Rifle Cartridge – 1955 Abu-Kir Factory No. 10
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This inert Egyptian .303 British rifle cartridge, dated 1955, was produced at Abu-Kir Factory No. 10 in Alexandria—one of Egypt’s principal post-war ammunition plants. Following the Second World War, Egypt continued manufacturing .303 ammunition to supply British-pattern rifles still in widespread use, particularly the Lee-Enfield series, which served with Egyptian forces for many years.
The cartridge has been professionally rendered fully inert, containing no live primer or propellant, while retaining its authentic brass case, original markings, and distinctive Arabic-style factory codes. Ammunition from Factory No. 10 has become increasingly sought after due to its limited production run and historical connection to Egypt’s mid-century military modernisation.
This 1955 example offers collectors a unique variation of the iconic .303 calibre—one tied not to British wartime manufacture but to Egypt’s evolving Cold War-era arms industry. An excellent addition to calibre boards, themed displays, or any collection focusing on worldwide .303 production.