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L5A3 Baton Round question

reccetrooper

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What is the correct projectile for the 1.5" L5A3 baton round?

These images show three L5A3 cases with the earlier 'rubber bullet' projectile. One was on a dealers site, another on Google images and the third on this forum. The image from a manual shows the 'plastic baton' projectile.
Are the three rounds in the images all with incorrect projectile, or were some L5A3 loaded with rubber bullets?

Also, does anyone have info about the brass coloured L5A3 round in the image from Google.
 

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All the L5 series of baton rounds used the flat nosed pvc baton, ranging in colour from white to light orange, but normally cream. The pointed rubber batons belong in the black cases, L2A1 and L2A2. I have seen plain aluminium cases, part painted and all black. The case you refer to is badly painted or faded, I have seen a few like this. Hope this helps.
 
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