{"product_id":"rare-wwi-german-1918-9mm-pistolenpatrone-08-original-16-round-packet-inert","title":"Rare WWI German 1918 9mm Pistolenpatrone 08 – Original 16-Round Packet – Inert","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptionally scarce original First World War German 9mm Pistolenpatrone 08 ammunition packet, dated 7 June 1918 and complete with 16 period inert cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original packet is clearly marked \u003cstrong\u003e“16 Patronen 08”\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains its surviving factory label with the date \u003cstrong\u003e7. Juni 1918\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with original ammunition production and component information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, the packet contains the full complement of 16 period German 9×19mm cartridges. These comprise:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 × Ge 6 18 D – June 1918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 × Ge 11 17 D – November 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGe \/ D\u003c\/strong\u003e headstamp identifies production by Gustav Genschow \u0026amp; Co. of Durlach, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination is particularly interesting, with cartridges from late 1917 and June 1918 surviving together in a June 1918-dated packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal WWI German pistol ammunition packets were disposable packaging and surviving examples are considerably more difficult to find than individual cartridges. Finding an original dated packet together with its full complement of 16 period cartridges makes this an especially attractive Great War ammunition display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packet remains in good historic condition for its age, retaining much of the original printed label. There is expected age-related staining, wear, paper loss and opening damage. It has not been restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent display piece for the advanced collector of WWI German ammunition, Pistole 08\/Luger accessories or Great War militaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINERT \/ DISPLAY ONLY:\u003c\/strong\u003e All 16 cartridges are completely inert and contain no live propellant. Inert fired or oiled primers. Sold solely as historical collectors' items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+ ONLY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57502458446199,"sku":null,"price":179.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_8621_30083d9d-9355-440e-8a5a-87cb995ad8c8.jpg?v=1790764759","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/rare-wwi-german-1918-9mm-pistolenpatrone-08-original-16-round-packet-inert","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}