The Ammunition Collection

The Proof House has assembled and documented a reference collection of cartridges spanning the ages covering all classes of weapon. It serves two purposes, both as an historical collection of items by many former ammunition companies but is also used on a daily basis by staff in identifying the calibre of weapons.

Access to the collection can also be obtained via the Proof Master.

Examples:

• .303” Greeners Multiball10.75mm x 63mm Mauser
• .500”/.320” High Velocity
• .600”/.500” Experimental Anti Tank
• 12b/16b Taper Shotgun Cartridge
• Parker Hale display board of cartridges produced during WWII
• Nobel and Eley Display Boards of Era 1900-1930
• 7mm x 62mm BSA Experimental Rifle
• .340” Centrefire Revolver
• Miniature Shotgun Cartridge made for George V 1935
• Whale Tagging Cartridge