Unless otherwise noted,
ALL PRODUCTS ARE MADE-TO-ORDER.
There is an estimated 3 week production time.
Orders will NOT ship immediately.
This expanded cartridge display presents the .45 Auto 230gr copper full metal jacket as a visual study of a traditional American service and sporting handgun cartridge widely used across military, law enforcement, and civilian contexts. Known for its straightforward construction and long standing service history, the .45 Auto remains a foundational caliber in handgun education and reference. Rather than focusing on function, this handmade model separates the cartridge into a clean, aligned configuration to highlight internal construction and component relationships in a controlled, professional format intended for reference and educational display.
🏆 Perfect For
• Veterans, military members, and defense professionals
• Firearms instructors, educators, and forensic analysts
• Ammunition collectors and historians
• Office, studio, or workshop display
• Engineering and firearms reference collections
🔸 Why You’ll Want This
• Presents classic handgun cartridge anatomy in a clear exploded layout
• Illustrates traditional FMJ projectile construction
• Built from real inert components for authenticity
• Designed as a visual reference rather than a novelty
• Suitable for professional and educational environments
🔹 Details & Specs
• Real components: primer cup, anvil, cartridge case, replica powder, and bullet
• Permanently sectioned and non-functional
• Inert and safe for display
• Solid hardwood base (shown on Walnut base)
• Base dimensions: 3.6" × 2" × 0.75
• Individually Handmade in the United States (no two the same)
✏️ Custom Engraving
• Optional base engraving available
• Text or simple graphics supported
• Pricing starts at $20
• Contact prior to purchase to confirm layout and wood selection
🪵 Base Information
Natural variation in grain and tone will occur. Rosewood is a customer favorite for its weight, durability, and rich color
📦 Production & Shipping
Each model is handmade to order. Appearance will vary. Standard production time is approximately 3 weeks. Holiday periods may extend lead times. Rush production may be available by request prior to ordering.
🌍 International Orders
• Ships with proper customs documentation
• HS Code: 9023.00.00 (models for education and exhibition)
• Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or delays
• Verify local import regulations prior to ordering
• Ballistic Concepts is not responsible for lost, retuned, delayed, or confiscated packages
⚠️ Safety / Inert Disclaimer
• This item is not live ammunition
• All cartridges are inert, permanently modified, and non-functional
• No components are capable of being chambered or fired
• For display, educational, and reference purposes only
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🧾 Patents
U.S. Pat. D846,636 · D893,620 · D989,862 © Ballistic Concepts, LLC
