id please

[tomsk]

ive just bought some 303 cartridges with the headstamp 1944 D 1Z they have struck primers.
any information would be appreciated i do not collect small arms they were in a job lot.
Regards
Tom

 

[super7]

1944 D IZ

This is a .303 round made in 1944 by Defence Industries Ltd.,
Canadian Industries Ltd, Park Avenue Plant, Montreal, Canada. The "Z"
indicates that it used a nitrocellulose powder instead of cordite.

The above information has been mentioned before on this forum, see also
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/identifying-303-round-t33322.html

Regards, Jan

 

[peashooter]

Tom what bullet have they got in them and are the tips coloured at all

Richard.

 

[tomsk]

there are no bullets just empty cartridges.
Thanks for the prompt replies lads
Tom