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30 x 173mm GAU-8/A United States

30 x 173mm GAU-8/A Dummy United States (black ink) IVI-3-8-74 #7300310-1-D profile view.30 x 173mm GAU-8/A Dummy United States (black ink) IVI-3-8-74 #7300310-1-D head view.

Details

TypeDummy
Projectilesteel, aluminum windscreen, 2 nylon driving bands
Casealuminum, double choke crimp, gold anodized
Primernone
Headstamp(black ink) IVI-3-8-74 #7300310-1-D
NotesThere is a small notch cut into the case and projectile base just below the second crimp. It is unknow if this is to de-mil the cartridge or if it is some type of quality control check.