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Solid brass .303?

Burney Davis

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This turned up with some other bits recently. It's 80mm long and appears to be cast, not machined. Also appears to have some age. Could this be an old bullet for a toy gun?

Thoughts appreciated. TIA
 

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Hi Burney,

I believe this is most likely a modern DENIX reproduction (simulacrum) of a .30-06 Springfield cartridge, rather than an old toy gun bullet

The one-piece cast construction is typical of DENIX inert display replicas and the overall dimensions and shape appear to match their reproduction .30-06 rounds which is made for their replica firearms such as the M1 Garand and Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) , Although the item has an aged appearance, this is more likely due to surface patina.

I’ve attached an link which appears to match your example very closely.

Best regards,
Matthew
 
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Hi Burney,

I believe this is most likely a modern DENIX reproduction (simulacrum) of a .30-06 Springfield cartridge, rather than an old toy gun bullet

The one-piece cast construction is typical of DENIX inert display replicas and the overall dimensions and shape appear to match their reproduction .30-06 rounds which is made for their replica firearms such as the M1 Garand and Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) , Although the item has an aged appearance, this is more likely due to surface patina or wear.

I’ve attached an image and a link which appears to match your example very closely.

Best regards,
Matthew

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Hi Burney,

I believe this is most likely a modern DENIX reproduction (simulacrum) of a .30-06 Springfield cartridge, rather than an old toy gun bullet

The one-piece cast construction is typical of DENIX inert display replicas and the overall dimensions and shape appear to match their reproduction .30-06 rounds which is made for their replica firearms such as the M1 Garand and Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) , Although the item has an aged appearance, this is more likely due to surface patina.

I’ve attached an link which appears to match your example very closely.

Best regards,
Matthew
I think that's spot on Matthew. Thanks for the detailed reply.
 
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