CASH Special XL
Accles & Shelvoke Ltd · Pistol · In Production
Also known as: CASH Special XL Captive Bolt Stunner, Accles & Shelvoke CASH Special XL
Overview
The CASH Special XL is a cartridge-powered penetrating captive bolt stunner (humane killer) manufactured by Accles & Shelvoke of Birmingham, England. The most powerful tool in the pistol-shaped CASH Special range, it fires a retained steel bolt driven by a .25 calibre blank cartridge to instantly stun heavy animals prior to slaughter. It accepts cartridges up to 4.5-grain (green) and requires two positive cocking actions for safety, with an automatic bolt return that speeds up repeated operation. It is not a projectile firearm: the bolt is captive and never leaves the tool.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2835 g (100.0 oz) |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Phosphate |
Calibers
- .25 Captive Bolt · primary — also known as .25 blank, 6.35mm blank, .25 stunning cartridge
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Cartridge Manual
- Safety mechanisms: Two Stage Cocking, Captive Bolt Retention
- Features: Cartridge Powered, Penetrating Captive Bolt, Automatic Bolt Return, Anti Bacterial Handle, Fast Loading Action, Cip Proof Tested
Variants
- CASH Special - Standard
- CASH Special Long - Extended Bolt
Service history
Operators
- Slaughterhouse and abattoir operators
Production
Ongoing production as part of the Accles & Shelvoke CASH range, now under the Frontmatec group.
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Notes
Compliant with European regulation EC 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing and C.I.P. proof tested. The .25 cartridge range runs from 1.25-grain (pink) up to 6-grain (red); the XL is rated for the heavier charges used on bulls and other large stock.
Background
Accles & Shelvoke has produced humane stunning equipment under the CASH brand for over a century; the pistol-shaped captive bolt stunner has become an industry standard in abattoirs worldwide as a humane alternative to the free-bullet 'humane killer'.