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C/12 primer

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morser124

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Good morning. I was wondering, can anyone tell me about the c/12 primers? How they work etc. I’ve tried internet and can not seem to find much about them.

Any info would be great. Thankyou in advance.

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Some basic information, the description is for the C/12 n. A. (new type) but it is the same basic percussion primer as the c/12 and both function in the same manner.
 

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A little more information from the 'source' document!

Also, the British No. 18 Primer is dimensionally the same and can be used in lieu of the C/12 n A. (but not vice versa due to the blow required).

TimG
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