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Original INERT .303 British Cartridge – AE 1933 Arsenal do Exército – Portuguese Military Ammunition
Original INERT .303 British Cartridge – AE 1933 Arsenal do Exército – Portuguese Military Ammunition
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Product Description
This is an original inert .303 British cartridge dated 1933 and bearing the “AE” headstamp, indicating manufacture by the Arsenal do Exército, the Portuguese Army Arsenal located in Lisbon. Portugal adopted the .303 British cartridge for use with various rifles and machine guns supplied to its armed forces during the early 20th century, and domestic production was established to meet military requirements.
The .303 British cartridge was one of the most widely used military rifle cartridges of the 20th century and served as the standard British and Commonwealth service round from 1888 until the 1950s. It was used in iconic firearms such as the Lee–Enfield rifle, the Bren light machine gun, and the Vickers machine gun.
This example dates from the inter-war period, making it earlier than most commonly encountered WWII-dated .303 ammunition. Portuguese production adds further collector interest, as foreign-manufactured .303 rounds were produced in smaller quantities than British wartime output.
The cartridge has an oiled primer and no propellant, making it safe and suitable for display, study, or cartridge collections. The clear headstamp and original brass case make it a desirable addition to .303 headstamp collections, inter-war military ammunition displays, or British and Commonwealth militaria collections.