Brass (metal)
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Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
Brass in Ammunition and Firearms[edit]
- For a more detailed treatment, see Brass (firearms).
In firearms terminology, brass refers to the shell of an ammunition cartridge.
Red brass[edit]
Red brass (also called Gunmetal) is an alloy of copper, zinc and tin. It was formerly used for making guns. It is now used for making water and steam fittings.[1]
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