{"product_id":"ww2-303-british-inert-cartridge-wra-1942-headstamp-winchester-production","title":"WW2 .303 British Inert Cartridge – WRA 1942 Headstamp – Winchester Production","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eWW2 .303 British inert cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eWRA 1942 headstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying wartime production by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eWinchester Repeating Arms Company, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eDuring the Second World War, large quantities of .303 British ammunition were manufactured in the United States to support British and Commonwealth forces under Allied wartime supply agreements. Winchester became one of the principal American manufacturers producing .303 ammunition for use throughout the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eDated \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e1942\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cartridge was produced during the height of Allied wartime production and would have been intended for use in iconic British service weapons such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eLee-Enfield rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eBren light machine gun\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eVickers machine gun\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eAmerican-made .303 cartridges are particularly collectible due to their direct connection to wartime Allied cooperation and Lend-Lease supply efforts. The distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eWRA headstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e is well recognised among collectors of British and Commonwealth ammunition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eThis example retains authentic wartime appearance with clear headstamp markings and attractive age-related patina, making it an excellent addition to any collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eWW2 militaria, Allied ammunition, or historic .303 cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44375115366719,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_4987_d234c60b-e482-45d9-a7e0-15cbdce6d174.jpg?v=1778159830","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/ww2-303-british-inert-cartridge-wra-1942-headstamp-winchester-production","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}