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5.6mm SPIW Projectile United States

5.6mm SPIW Projectile Flechette United States profile view.5.6mm SPIW Projectile Flechette United States head view.

Details

TypeFlechette
ProjectileSabot, teflon-coated plastic, green, 1 smooth crimping cannelure
Case(none)
Primernone
Headstamp[none]
NotesThis appears to be just the nose portion of a sabot, and it has a steel insert showing in the base. It appears to be manufactured this way as opposed to being a cut-off flechette assembly, but its purpose is unknown . The specific cartridge for which this was intended is also unknown.