INERT. This is a Russian 12.7x108 12.7mm Degtyarev heavy machine gun steel and hard rubber drill round for use in the 12.7mm Degtyarev heavy machine gun that started development in the late 1920s and was introduced into service in 1938. The gun was belt fed and air cooled and was used as an anti-aircraft gun or against ground targets / infantry on a two wheeled trolley with a gun shield. This drill round consists of an anodised steel belted rimless base with a hard durable black plastic upper case and projectile. The cartridge base has a blind primer pocket. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to retain this inert round in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 1866