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Add An Iconic Silver Bullet To Your Collection
The 10oz Silver Bullet is a 0.50 Caliber Replica created by SilverTowne Mint and is a great addition to your collection or investment portfolio, whether you are interested in the military or silver in general. These bullets are the same size and shape as real 0.50 caliber Browning Machine Gun rounds used during World War II. Though they may look realistic, these silver bullets are not intended to be fired.
About the Silver Bullet
The real 0.50 caliber Browning Machine Gun bullet was created in the late 1910s for the M2 Browning heavy machine gun and adopted by the military in 1921 for both semi-automatic and single-fire weapons, such as machine guns, and later for sniper rifles. It was predominantly used during World War II to shoot down enemy planes.
The Browning machine gun with a 0.50 caliber round was also used during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Falklands War, the Soviet-Afghan War, the Gulf War, the Iraq War, and the War in Afghanistan. These rounds were 12.7x99mm NATO rounds, and the M2 could fire between 450 and 600 rounds per minute. The Browning machine gun had a firing range of 2,000 yards and could shoot as far as 2,700 yards.
According to folklore, silver bullets are a magical weapon, able to defend oneself from werewolves and witches. The silver bullet features prominently in the Brothers Grimm fairy-tale of The Two Brothers, in which the bullet can kill a “bullet-proof” witch. Silver bullets also act as a calling card for the Lone Ranger, who used silver bullets to symbolise justice.
Features of the 10 oz Silver Bullet
SilverTowne Mint has brought the silver bullet to life for investors and collectors, and though it is not meant to be used as ammunition, it is designed to look very real. The bullet is 128 mm long and has a diameter of 20.5 mm.
On the base, you’ll find the words “10 oz,” “.999,” and “Ag” are written. The pickaxe mint mark for SilverTowne is also on the bottom of the round, close to the primer. Around the bullet itself, there may be some marks and scratches from the minting process, but that doesn’t change the value.
SilverTowne Mint started as a small antique and coin shop in 1949, but now it is one of the most trusted bullion and numismatics dealers in the US. The Mint is known for creating affordable, high-quality bullion products with very high purity standards. SilverTowne also does custom minting and has a wide range of designs to choose from. You’ll find a range of products on our site from the SilverTowne Mint, which are 100% authentic and fantastic additions to your collection.
This silver bullet is a great gift idea for hunters, gun lovers and history buffs. Add one to your portfolio by shopping online today or get in touch if you have any concerns or questions.
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