A military small & medium caliber ammunition collection

.24 Dardick Tround Tri-Bore United States

.24 Dardick Tround Tri-Bore Ball  United States  profile view..24 Dardick Tround Tri-Bore Ball  United States  head view.

Details

TypeBall
ProjectileSpitzer, ceramic, white
Caseplastic, black
Primerpercussion, rounded, copper, battery cup crimp
Headstamp[none]
NotesThis was intended for hard rock drilling. A device at the drill head would fire these cartridges, and the ceramic projectiles would break up the rock. The ceramic projectiles would also shatter, whereas stell projectiles would not and would thus damage the drill bit. Copper primer holder.