{"product_id":"original-ww2-italian-8-59mm-breda-machine-gun-cartridge-c-a-c-40-capua-1940-inert","title":"Original WW2 Italian 8×59mm Breda Machine Gun Cartridge – C.A C-40 – Capua 1940 – Inert","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Second World War Italian 8×59mm RB Breda heavy machine gun cartridge, manufactured in 1940 at the Royal Italian Army's Pirotecnico di Capua ammunition factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis authentic wartime cartridge features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC.A C-40 headstamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying production at the Capua Arsenal in 1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 8×59mm RB Breda was Italy's principal heavy machine gun cartridge during the Second World War, developed to provide greater range and firepower than the standard 6.5mm Carcano rifle cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was used extensively by Italian forces, particularly with the Breda Modello 1937 heavy machine gun, serving in North Africa, the Mediterranean and other WWII theatres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Pirotecnico di Capua (Capua Arsenal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadstamp: C.A C-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalibre: 8×59mm RB Breda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Military ball cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Brass, semi-rimmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProjectile: Copper-coloured pointed bullet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Second World War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cartridge retains its original brass case and distinctive pointed projectile, with attractive age-related patina and minor surface marks consistent with its wartime manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to any collection of Italian WWII ammunition, Breda machine gun accessories or Axis military memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57657060557175,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_7487_9d8c7990-5020-4da8-88f8-a3b95170f910.jpg?v=1793378098","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/original-ww2-italian-8-59mm-breda-machine-gun-cartridge-c-a-c-40-capua-1940-inert","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}