What's new
British Ordnance Collectors Network

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Another small rimfire initiated device

charley777

Well-Known Member
Greetings to all.
So what is this?
A plastic sleeve 11x8.05x12.3mm holding a rimfire blank.
The blank is similar to a 20210709_175221.jpg20210709_175323.jpg20210709_175141.jpg normal .22
5.6mm outside mouth
9.6mm long
6.6mm rim diameter

Headstamp looks like S P I T 0 0 0
 
Not a nail gun blank, some have plastic around them for certain models. The name Spit would add to the clue from a Spit gun. Also looks similar to a smoke gren primer, most being centre fire today, the No,83 was rim fire.
 
Its a cartridge from a Spit matic gun vintage.
 

Attachments

  • DEE2036D-D947-4A08-B9A5-E9566B08F02A.jpg
    DEE2036D-D947-4A08-B9A5-E9566B08F02A.jpg
    274.7 KB · Views: 46
Looks like a power cartridge for a nail gun. Different colours meant different penetrative capability: e.g. brick, concrete, steel. I think there was a thread about this maybe 8 years ago.
 
Top