.30 Carbine cartridge keychain

Cartridge dimensions:

Overall keychain length: 100mm Cartridge length: 32.8mm Cartridge case length: 42.7mm

Cartridge case material: Brass Bullet type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)

Our keychains are waterproof.

A few words about the .30 Carbine cartridge

Cartridge Development:

Developed in the USA for the M1 Carbine rifle, the .30 Carbine cartridge emerged from the .32 Winchester Self-Loading cartridge in 1940 and was promptly deployed in World War II. Its creation stemmed from the need for a cartridge for a semi-automatic rifle with a smaller caliber, shorter range, and reduced penetration compared to the .30-06 Springfield cartridge used in the M1 Garand and Springfield 1903 rifles, which was deemed excessive for urban combat. The .30 Carbine cartridge excelled in this role, allowing for greater ammunition capacity within the same cargo space and enabling soldiers to carry more rounds into battle. 

Cartridge Composition and Design:

Today, the cartridge is primarily manufactured with ogival full-metal jacketed bullets, with the occasional availability of soft point (SP) bullets. The cartridge itself is slightly conical, nearly cylindrical, with a grooved base.

Cartridge Adoption:

It saw extensive military use during World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Korean War. It was also adopted by several other nations, including Israel. The cartridge gained popularity in civilian circles as well. New firearm designs for this cartridge are still being developed, often in limited quantities for enthusiasts.

A few words about the keychain:

Who will appreciate this cartridge?

This keychain will especially delight enthusiasts of the US Army, military history enthusiasts, and those interested in US Army reenactment.

This keychain makes an excellent gift, particularly for car enthusiasts to use with their car keys.

We designed the keychain with a full-metal jacketed bullet, just like the original wartime cartridges.

Firearms using the .30 Carbine cartridge:

M1 Carbine, M2 Carbine, AMT Automag III, IMI Magal, Taurus Raging Bull

Keychain construction and care:

The keychain hanger is lathe-turned from brass and firmly crimped into the base of the cartridge case around the primer area, ensuring the waterproofness of the keychain and setting it apart from most competitive products. Brass parts can be polished using a brass surface restoration agent, such as Sidol.

We are a Czech company specializing in the production of accessories from cartridges. We also collaborate with military museums and museums in the Czech Republic and abroad. We offer the possibility of individual wholesale offers and logo engraving by prior arrangement.