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Original WW1 German 9mm Parabellum Cartridge – DWM Karlsruhe 1917 – Inert
Original WW1 German 9mm Parabellum Cartridge – DWM Karlsruhe 1917 – Inert
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Product Description
Original First World War German 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge, manufactured in 1917 by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) at Karlsruhe, Germany.
This genuine Imperial German cartridge features a brass case, copper-coloured round-nosed jacketed projectile and original wartime headstamp.
Headstamp Identification
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DWM – Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken
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K – Karlsruhe factory, Germany
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17 – Manufactured in 1917
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P – Additional headstamp marking, interpretation unconfirmed
Historical Background
The 9mm Parabellum cartridge was standard ammunition for the German P08 Luger pistol during the First World War.
By 1917, German military ammunition production had adopted the round-nosed projectile in place of the earlier truncated-cone design.
This example represents German ammunition manufacture during the third year of the First World War.
Collector Details
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Country: Imperial Germany
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Period: First World War
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Calibre: 9×19mm Parabellum
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Manufacturer: Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken
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Factory: Karlsruhe, Germany
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Date: 1917
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Case: Brass
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Projectile: Round-nosed, copper-coloured jacketed bullet
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Condition: Original wartime condition with age-related patina and surface wear
An attractive addition to any WW1 German militaria, P08 Luger or historical ammunition collection.