Flobert Cartridge RWS Dynamit Nobel Long (Germany) — Overview and Specifications

Flobert Cartridge RWS Dynamit Nobel Long (Germany) pcs. is a low-power, powderless ammunition designed for training, modeling, and collecting. This cartridge is produced by the renowned brand RWS (Dynamit Nobel), ensuring quality control at their manufacturing facility in Germany. Product ID: 40603. Product Type: Training and Modeling Weapons > Cartridges and Pellets.

Structurally, the cartridge consists of a solid rolled case made of soft non-ferrous metal. Due to this design, difficulties sometimes arise during the extraction of cases from the cylinder — jamming is possible, which is why it is sometimes recommended to brace the cylinder extractor against a hard support for proper case ejection. This detail is important when using revolvers or training models with a cylinder mechanism.

Flobert cartridges are extremely low-power ammunition: the muzzle velocity of bullets rarely exceeds 210 m/s, which roughly corresponds to the bullet velocity of medium-power air rifles. This emphasizes their purpose for safer forms of shooting, learning, and training, where high shot energy is not required. The cartridges do not contain a main powder charge — the primer serves as the propellant charge, meaning these are rimfire cartridges, which were historically the first in their class.

Historical reference: the first sample of such ammunition was created in 1845 by the French gunsmith Louis Flobert. He combined a round bullet with an early percussion primer, giving rise to Flobert cartridges; a patent for such a cartridge was obtained in 1849. The bullet of small-caliber cartridges (approximately 4 mm) is not capable of inflicting life-threatening injury to a person under typical design and power conditions, therefore, weapons chambered for Flobert cartridges are not classified as firearms in Ukraine.

Features and Recommended Use

RWS Dynamit Nobel Long cartridges are suitable for training at shooting ranges and indoors, for target shooting in clubs, for teaching beginners, and for competitions in classes where such low-power ammunition is allowed. Despite the low energy, safety rules must be observed: use protective eyewear, do not point weapons at people or animals, and store cartridges out of reach of children.

Technical Data

• Brand: RWS
• Model: Dynamit Nobel Long
• Country of manufacture: Germany
• Cartridge type: Flobert cartridge, rimfire, powderless (primer charge)
• Muzzle velocity: rarely exceeds 210 m/s
• Note: case is solid rolled from soft non-ferrous metal — extraction difficulties possible

This is a versatile option for those seeking a high-quality and historically significant cartridge for training and collection. When choosing, pay attention to the compatibility of your weapon model with Flobert cartridges and the manufacturer's recommendations for cylinder and extractor operation.

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