{"product_id":"original-inert-w-r-a-co-45-a-c-p-cartridge-winchester-45-automatic","title":"Original INERT W.R.A. Co. .45 A.C.P Cartridge – Winchester .45 Automatic","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eoriginal inert .45 A.C.P. cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e bearing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eW.R.A. Co. headstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating manufacture by the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWinchester Repeating Arms Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The marking \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e“W.R.A. Co.”\u003c\/strong\u003e was widely used by Winchester on centre-fire ammunition from the late 19th century until the early 20th century, before gradually being shortened to “W.R.A.” and later other Winchester markings as production methods and branding evolved. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e.45 Automatic Colt Pistol (.45 ACP)\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge was introduced in 1905 and became one of the most famous handgun cartridges of the 20th century. It is closely associated with the iconic \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eColt M1911 pistol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which served as the standard sidearm of the United States armed forces for much of the 20th century. The cartridge was also widely used in submachine guns such as the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThompson submachine gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eThis example has been rendered \u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003ecompletely inert\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it safe for collecting, display, or educational purposes. The clear headstamp and original brass case provide an excellent representation of early Winchester production of this legendary pistol cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eA classic collectible cartridge, ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eWWI–WWII ammunition collections, U.S. military displays, or Colt pistol groupings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eWWII Italian pistol ammunition is sought after by collectors due to its distinctive headstamps, varied wartime manufacturers, and its connection to Italian military sidearms of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eA genuine inert wartime cartridge such as this makes an excellent addition to any \u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eWWII ammunition collection, Beretta display, or Italian militaria grouping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56881564123511,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_3837_1c6b0f06-42fb-464e-bfcc-1fb8060b2902.jpg?v=1773671419","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/original-inert-w-r-a-co-45-a-c-p-cartridge-winchester-45-automatic","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}