7 x 57 mm Mauser Cartridge case; South African War Accession Number: REL30496

Description

Fired 7 x 57 mm Mauser cartridge case, South African War era.

Contextual Description

The 7 x 57 mm Mauser rifle cartridge was developed in Germany and extensively used by the Boer forces during the South African war of 1899-1902. Case dated 1899.

Details

Accession Number
REL30496
Manufactured by
Deutsche Metallpatronenfabrik, Karlsruhe
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Munition
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1899
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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