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1572-671a

Description

This consists of a primed cartridge case carrying a small propelling charge of 6 grains of black powder. The mouth of the cartridge case fits around a steel slug and the cartridge case is held to the slug by crimping. The steel slug has sharp corners for severing the tie wires.

Hazardous Components

6 grains of black powder.

See Also

Nothing else to see.

Source(s)

TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide (1944)