9x20

IDnumber: 305

This is an early box of 9x20mm ammunition from Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre (FN) typical of those supplied to the Swedish military. The box contains 28 cartridges and was produced in 1908. The headstamp of the cartridges is “F N 08”. Courtesy of collector Amf 30

IDnumber: 1

An example of initial Swedish production This is maybe the first or second year of production. It is made by Marieberg ammunition factory in 1911. Powder: Pistol powder made by Annelöf, batch 1 Projectile: Made by Marieberg Primer: Made by RWS

IDnumber: 2

This box is produced 29 November 1912 by Marieberg ammunition factory. Powder; Pistol powder by Caulille made 1912 Projectiles: Made by Marieberg Primers: Made by RWS

IDnumber: 3

This is ammunition made by Marieberg ammunition factory in 1913. It is loaded with pistol powder (P. kr) made by Caulille in 1912. The bullets are made by Marieberg and the primers is made by C.F (?)

IDnumber: 307

This box of 9x20 is basically not different from the others of 1912-13, but it does illustrate the thrifty nature of the Marieberg organization with the change of the year (from 1912 to 1913) on the box done by hand with a pen. Let nothing go to waste.

IDnumber: 4

This box is made by Marieberg ammunition factory in Juli 28 1919. Powder: Pistol powder 1, Åkers styckebruk made 1917, batch 16. Projectiles: Made by Marieberg Primers: Made by Marieberg

IDnumber: 5

Powder: Pistol powder 1, Åkers styckes bruk made 1917, batch 21. Projectiles: Made by Marieberg. Primers: Made by Marieberg. This box was made by Marieberg ammunition factory on July 17, 1921 and is mysteriously labeled "With enhanced loading". The exact meaning and purpose of this marking is unknown. It is also mysteriously labeled, "9mm Live pistol cartridges m/94" but it is clearly a m/07 box and cartridges. There are multiple speculations on the purpose of these cartridges but it still remains unsolved. This box was from the Arne Thell Collection and has been published in the Scandinavian Ammunition Research Association (SARA) Bulletin, where it has been scanned for use here by our good friend Morten Støen.

IDnumber: 254

This box from the 1937 produced in the Mariberg factory has a extra stamp on the lid saying "Småfelsptr". Spelled out it says "Småfelspatroner", Cartridges with minor errors. In the production check they are found not to be perfect, but usable. If they were produced in the 1940’s they would probably of been called "Endast för fredsskjutning", only for peacetime training, E.g, not for war. Courtecy Peter D Collection

IDnumber: 6

This box is made by Marieberg ammunition factory in November 2 1939, batch 2. Powder: Pistol powder 1, Åkers styckebruk made 1930, batch 2. Projectiles: Made by Marieberg Cases: Made by Marieberg Primers: Made by Marieberg

IDnumber: 7

This box is made by Marieberg ammunition factory in September 11 1940, batch 5. Powder: Pistol powder 1, Åkers styckebruk made 1936, batch 1. Projectiles: Made by Marieberg Cases: Made by Marieberg Primers: Made by Marieberg

IDnumber: 10

This box is made by Marieberg ammunition factory in july 1 1941, batch 8. Powder: Pistol powder 2/07, made 1940, batch 102. Projectiles: Made by Marieberg Cases: Made by Marieberg Primers: Made by Zakrisdalsverken

IDnumber: 8

This box is made by Marieberg ammunition factory in September 20 1941, batch 12. Powder: Pistol powder 2/07, made 1940, batch 40. Projectiles: Made by Marieberg Cases: Made by Marieberg Primers: Made by Zakrisdalsverken

IDnumber: 9

This box is made by Marieberg ammunition factory in December 30 1941, batch 17. This box has the additional text "May only be used for pistol m/07 and submachine gun m/37". At this time the 9x19 cartridge had also been introduced (1939) and a special warning was needed to avoid confusion.

IDnumber: 308

Swedish produced ammunition is generally of a top-notch quality and it is strange to release ammunition with flaws. This box is stamped with a comment "Lösa kulor", best translated as "projectiles are loose". Maybe the projectiles are seated well enough for training purposes, but it would still create uneven pressures resulting in a larger spread on the target when fired. The ammunition was produced by the Marieberg factory in 1941.

IDnumber: 11

This box is made by A.B. Svenska Metallverken. Västerås in 1950, lot 10.

IDnumber: 13

This box is made by A.B. Svenska Metallverken. Västerås in 1950, lot 602.

IDnumber: 15

A box produced for the civilian market by Norma Åmotfors.

IDnumber: 12

This box is made by A.B. Svenska Metallverken, Västerås in 1951, lot 06.

IDnumber: 266

This box of 9x20 ammunition encased in plastic is a so called MOB box. These were produced for the home guard and were to be kept at home. In case of emergency, the box can be broken open and used, but only under the direct orders of an officer. It is impossible to see the year of manufacture, but it is probably from the 1970’s. From the Rude of Åtvidaberg Collection.

IDnumber: 14

This is the last kind of box. The ammunition is loaded with non-corrosive primers. Manufactured by (027) Norma in 1973, lot 004.