1942 Dated 9mm INERT Cartridge “am” –Hugo Schneider AG (HASAG), Leipzig, Gallaher the Mark V M cartridge

the Mark V M cartridge remains an interesting example of military ingenuity during a time of rapid technological advancement

This particular round retains its original brass case

and dependable

This light remains in good vintage condition

favored by smokers during the early to mid-20th century

1942 Dated 9mm INERT Cartridge “am” –Hugo Schneider AG (HASAG), Leipzig, Gallaher the Mark V M cartridgeThis inert 9mm cartridge is dated 1942 and carries the wartime manufacturer code am, identifying production by Hugo Schneider AG (HASAG) in Leipzig, Germany. During the Second World War, German ammunition factories used letter codes rather than full company names on headstamps. This system helped conceal the identity and location of production facilities while still allowing military supply tracking. The cartridge is chambered for the 919mm Parabellum