BULLET, .303 CASE INNOCUOUSE
1941Cylindrical brass bullet shell, hollow at one end. Top end open. Bottom end has round insert with stamped text around edge.
The .303 calibre bullet was adopted as a standard calibre in 1889. It use as in Australia comes from Australia being a part of the then British Empire and adopting and using similar equipment to prevent logistical issues during wartime. The calibre saw its peak popularity during the end of World War 2 onwards due to the ample supply of ammunition being sold as surplus by the Australian government.
Its popularity would wane when new calibres became available.
The round itself being found in a rubbish pit in Wungong was likely during this time as there was an active vineyard nearby.
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Base [K1941 / WT]
LOW
The casing dates to being manufactured in World War 2.
In Wungong where the casing was found shooting was a part of rural life.
