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OP Prior to WWI, firing a rifle emitted smoke, which betrayed location of soldier who fired.
So the development of "cordite" so named because it was made by extruding an acetone
solution of nitroglycerine and other ingredients into fine threads. It was also used in
artillery shells.Here is URL about the cartridges:
http://www.geocities.com/lee_enfield_rifles/303Brit.html
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