{"product_id":"rare-1901-portuguese-8mm-m-89-kropatschek-wooden-bullet-ammunition-packet-inert","title":"Rare 1901 Portuguese 8mm M\/89 Kropatschek Wooden Bullet Ammunition Packet – INERT","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn exceptionally interesting and scarce \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese military 8mm M\/89 Kropatschek wooden-bullet training ammunition packet\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eFábrica da Pólvora\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated \u003cstrong\u003e1901\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original paper wrapper is clearly printed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“10 Cartuchos com bala simulada de 8mm\/89”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eindicating a packet of ten 8mm M\/89 cartridges fitted with \u003cstrong\u003e“bala simulada” – simulated\/wooden bullets\u003c\/strong\u003e. The label additionally specifies a \u003cstrong\u003e3 gram charge of F.F. powder\u003c\/strong\u003e and the date \u003cstrong\u003e1901\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cartridges were produced for the Portuguese \u003cstrong\u003e8mm Kropatschek military rifle system\u003c\/strong\u003e. Surviving examples are commonly referred to by collectors as \u003cstrong\u003e8×56R Portuguese Kropatschek\u003c\/strong\u003e, although period Portuguese nomenclature is the more appropriate \u003cstrong\u003e8mm M\/89\u003c\/strong\u003e. Collector research confirms the wooden-projectile version and notes that case lengths can vary because older cases were sometimes reused for training ammunition. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded is an additional original red \u003cstrong\u003eFábrica da Pólvora\u003c\/strong\u003e label dated \u003cstrong\u003e1902\u003c\/strong\u003e, marked for \u003cstrong\u003e100 cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this an especially attractive group for an advanced Portuguese, Kropatschek or early military ammunition collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne cartridge displays the characteristic long \u003cstrong\u003ewooden projectile\u003c\/strong\u003e. The visible headstamp appears to read \u003cstrong\u003eF.A. \/ 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e with stars\/dividing lines. Contemporary collector research associates \u003cstrong\u003eF.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e with Portuguese \u003cem\u003eFábrica de Armas\u003c\/em\u003e manufacture from this period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original packet remains tied with string and shows expected age-related wear, tears and exposed cartridge bases. \u003cstrong\u003eI would leave it exactly like this\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than attempting to restore or re-wrap it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical collector\/display item only. Sold as INERT in accordance with the item's stated condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57369672941943,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_7214_e0b9fa30-9f58-4b14-a5fe-2e7015645096.jpg?v=1786446590","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/rare-1901-portuguese-8mm-m-89-kropatschek-wooden-bullet-ammunition-packet-inert","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}