CASH Magnum Auto
Accles & Shelvoke Ltd · Pistol · In Production
Also known as: Cash Magnum .25 Auto, CASH Magnum Auto Return, Cash Magnum Captive Bolt Stunner
Overview
The CASH Magnum Auto is a cartridge-powered penetrating captive bolt stunner (humane killer) manufactured by Accles & Shelvoke of Birmingham, England. Rather than firing a free projectile, a .25-inch blank cartridge drives a captive steel bolt out of the muzzle and then automatically retracts it, delivering a concussive blow that renders livestock instantly insensible. Firing a 4.5-grain green cartridge it produces around 578 joules of energy, making it suitable for cattle and other large animals in high-throughput slaughter operations. The Auto model is defined by its automatic bolt-return mechanism, fast-loading action and rugged, low-maintenance construction.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2800 g (98.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 360 mm (14.17") |
| Action Type | Breech Loading |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 55 m/s (180 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 578 J (426 ft·lbf) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
Calibers
- .25 Caliber Blank · primary — also known as .25" CASH cartridge, .25 caliber blank, 6.35mm captive bolt charge
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Cartridge Breech Loaded
- Safety mechanisms: Stop Fire Safety Device
- Features: Automatic Bolt Return, Self Cleaning Bolt, Shock Absorbing Bolt, Fast Loading Action, Penetrating Captive Bolt, Multi Cartridge Compatible
Variants
- CASH Magnum XL - High Power
- CASH Magnum FreeFlight - Free Bolt
- CASH Magnum Concussion - Non Penetrating
Service history
Operators
- Abattoir and meat processing operators
Production
Accles & Shelvoke have manufactured CASH captive bolt stunning equipment for over a century; the Magnum range remains in current production.
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Notes
Captive bolt stunners are welfare tools, not firearms in the conventional sense; the bolt never leaves the device. The Magnum accepts a range of colour-coded .25-inch cartridges (from pink for small animals up to red for the heaviest) to match animal size. Handheld tool category is approximated as 'pistol' for database purposes.
Background
Accles & Shelvoke pioneered the humane captive bolt stunner in the early 20th century, and their CASH-branded line has become the global industry standard for humane pre-slaughter stunning of livestock.