Cartridge SA.380 Ball Revolver

These cartridge are of rimmed type and fired from .380" Rev. This round consists of a cartridge case, percussion cap, propellant charge and bullet.The case is of solid drawn brass. At the base of the case,is a cap chamber with an anvil and two fire holes.The percussion cap is of brass and contains Czech type [non fulminate base] mixure.The cap is secured in the cap chamber purple vanish which ensures water proofing and identification of ball cartg. The bullet consists of lead antimony core in a cupro-nickel or gilding metal envelope and has a slight concave depression in the base to prevent the lead core from extruding and making the base faculty.

Specifications

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total length of ammunition      : 31.62 mm

Total mass  of ammunition       : 16 grams(approx)

Mass of bullet                  : 11.54 =/-0.13 grams

Mass of propellant              : 0.260 grams

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Mean velocity                   : 183 +/- 9 m/s

Accuracy from fixed rest        : 90mm mean F of M 
                                      at 46m

QUALITY

Various strict quality checks are adopted during manufacture.All the components are proved and inspected separately in empty stages before they are taken for filling/assembly. Functional proof is carried out inm association with Services Quality Assurance Organisation.

SHELF LIFE

The shelf life of the ammunition is 15 years.

PACKING

12 cartridge are packed in one carton NO.1c and 70 such carton are packed in Box H74 MK-1 and 4 such boxes are packed in one steel Box B184 Mk-1

STOWAGE DIMENSION

Package dimensions           : 581x225x247 mm

Gross weight                 : 67 kg[approx]

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

Compatibility group          : S

Hazard division              : 1.4

Fire fighting classification : 4