The "Marshall" starter cartridge
The "Marshall" starter cartridge
Made by Eley-Kynoch for the Field-Marshall tractor, this unusual 12-gauge blank cartridge formed part of the tractor’s cartridge-starting system.
Rather than firing shot, the cartridge produced the force needed to drive the tractor’s large single-cylinder diesel engine through its starting stroke. Fired from a special breech in the engine, it provided the initial “kick” that brought the Field-Marshall to life.
A fascinating piece of British agricultural and cartridge history.
Condition Report
Very Good - case signs of fading | |
Brass | Very Good |
Primer | Live |
Overall | Very Good |
Top Card | crimp with cap |
Cartridge Specifics
Maker | Eley |
Brand / Line | "The Marshall" |
Gauge | 12 Gauge |
Type | Cartridge Starter |
Load | Powder only |
Case | Paper |
Headstamp | Eley Kynoch 12 |
Era | 1960s |
Origin | British made |
Top Wad | Crimp |
