{"product_id":"ww2-german-7-92-57mm-mauser-inert-cartridge-ak-st-1942-headstamp","title":"WW2 German 7.92×57mm Mauser Inert Cartridge – ak St 1942 Headstamp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eWW2 German 7.92×57mm Mauser inert cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the wartime \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003ebpa St 1939 headstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing early Second World War German military ammunition production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eWW2 German 7.92×57mm Mauser inert cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the wartime \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eak St 1942 headstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing genuine German military ammunition production during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e7.92×57mm Mauser\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge was the standard rifle and machine gun calibre of the German armed forces throughout WW2, used extensively in iconic weapons such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eKar98k rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eMG34\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eMG42 machine guns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eThe wartime manufacturer code \u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e“ak”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies production by \u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eDeutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM), Karlsruhe\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Germany’s major military ammunition manufacturers during the war. Dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e1942\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cartridge originates from the height of German wartime production and reflects the enormous industrial output required to supply the Wehrmacht across multiple fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e“St” marking\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates a steel cartridge case, introduced to conserve brass supplies during wartime production. Steel-cased German ammunition is particularly popular with collectors due to its distinctive appearance and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eThis example retains authentic wartime appearance with clear headstamp detail and honest age-related patina, making it an excellent collectible for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eWW2 German militaria, Mauser ammunition, or Wehrmacht history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57075534954871,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_4847.jpg?v=1778162190","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/ww2-german-7-92-57mm-mauser-inert-cartridge-ak-st-1942-headstamp","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}