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MBA 13MM Gyrojet Rocket with Wax Sealant

Item #: RZ6812

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Z6812 MBA 13MM Gyrojet Rocket with Wax Sealant

Description: Nice example of the 13mm Gyrojet cartridge. This example has a copper-plated steel case with a four-port steel nozzle held in place with a single cannelure. This is a factory dummy cartridge. You can feel the tube inside rattle if you shake it. This is an excellent example of an experimental nozzle seal as pictured in Figure 13-14 of Mel’s book on pg. 151 example D. Each angled port is filled with wax. An excellent factory dummy example with a four-port nozzle with experimental wax sealant.

Headstamp: None

Measures: OAL 35.57mm D 12.96mm

Reference: "An Introduction to MBA Gyrojets and Other Ordnance” Carpenter Pg. 151 Fig. 13-14 D (Circa 1965)

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