Rare 1903 Portuguese 8×56R Kropatschek Short 2nd Model – F.A. Arsenal Headstamp Miners An original inert German 9×19mm

An original inert German 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge bearing the dnh St 9 1942 headstamp

It was developed in the 1950s and issued for general service from 1966 to 1986 when it was replaced by the S10

This is one of my favorite items of WW2 clothing

and decals

including those of famous military units and historical figures

Rare 1903 Portuguese 8×56R Kropatschek Short 2nd Model – F.A. Arsenal Headstamp Miners An original inert German 9×19mmAn exceptionally scarce and highly collectible 1903 dated 856R Kropatschek Short 2nd Model inert cartridge, featuring the desirable F. A. headstamp, identifying production by the Portuguese state arsenal system, Fbrica de Armas. The 856R Kropatschek cartridge is closely associated with the famous Portuguese Kropatschek repeating rifles adopted during the late 19th century. These rifles represented an important transitional stage in military firearms