More .303

[TonyE]

These are some experimental training rounds for the Vickers MG> They date from around 1927 and were an attempt to produce a round that could be used on indoor 25 yard ranges by necking the .303 case to .22.

They were not taken into service.
L. to R.

Lead bullet with copper gas check
Lead bullet
Aluminium bullet

The latter was so powerful it shot holes in the steel backplates of the ranges.

All are headstamped \"R^L 27 VII\"
Regards
Tony

 

[spotter]

Tony these ideed are odd looking rounds,,was the weapon that fired these specialy made or was it just standard with a barrel insert

 

[TonyE]

It was a standard Vickers with a special .22 barrel and the fusee spring was adjusted to suit.

Regards
Tony

 

[spotter]

Thank you for reply Tony