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Dumdums

Scope note

Type of expanding bullet developed at the western Bengal town of Dum Dum, derived from a rifle cartridge. The metal envelope encasing the bullet is removed at the tip, exposing the interior lead which then expands upon impact.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000222229

Broader Terms used

expanding bullets

Equivalent Terms used

dumdum

Created

13yrs ago

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