| Accession Number | REL32004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | Metal |
| Maker |
Die-Casters Ltd |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
.303 inch Drill Local Pattern Mk 1 Cartridge (Carmichael's Version)
Description
.303 inch Drill Local Pattern Mark 1 Cartridge (Carmichael's Version). The cartridge is made from one-piece die-cast metal with a steel base.
History / Summary
This cartridge is a type example of an Australian Second World War munitions product originally held by the Australian Defence Industries Munitions Factory at Benalla, Victoria. The headstamp includes the letter LPI indicating Local Pattern Mark 1, which indicates it is an Australian pattern.