The 30 cal M1 Carbine or 7.62x33 inert round is the cartridge developed for use by the US Army in the 1940s for the M1 Carbine by Winchester. The M1 Carbine was required as an alternative to the larger and heavier M1 Garand for infantry officers, paratroopers, machine gun, artillery and tank crews and support personnel. The M1 Carbine continued in service in the Korean War and to some units in the Vietnam war. The cartridge was criticised for lack of stopping power, but remains popular for sporting and re-enactment purposes. The inert round consists of a fired steel case with a copper FMJ head. Heads are pressed and seated to correct depth and not hammered in place. Perfect for film, diorama, re-enactment, collecting. To restore finish, rub tip with metal polish or toothpaste and oil the steel. Please note, price is for ONE inert round. Fitting with dummy primer not available for this round. NB: All inert ammunition travelling OUTSIDE mainland UK must be shipped by international courier (eg UPS).

The size of a round compared to a coin.

The base of the casings.