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.50 BMG United States

.50 BMG Salvo Squeezebore Type 1 United States L C 44 profile view..50 BMG Salvo Squeezebore Type 1 United States L C 44 head view.

Details

TypeSalvo Squeezebore, Type 1
ProjectileFMJ, steel
Casebrass, taper crimp
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, 3-stake crimp, purple annulus
HeadstampL C 44
NotesRounds were from boxes labeled: 60 RD. CAL. .50 LINKED 60 BALL M2 LC-L 90613. Projectiles were pulled by RICA and squeeze bore projectiles were loaded. Ammunition was re-linked and packed in same boxes. The type number is not an official designation. It is taken from the publication ".50 Cal BMG (12.7 x 99 mm) Cartridges" by Ron C. Fuchs and Ron J. Fuchs.