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Cartridge Details
.55 Boys
United Kingdom
Details
Type
AP, WI
Projectile
FMJ, CNCS
Case
brass, 1 tapered, 3 stab crimp
Primer
percussion, flat, brass, ring crimp, green annulus
Headstamp
K.39 W.I
Notes
Most of the primer annulus color has worn away.