11mm French Ordnance
Rimmed black powder revolver cartridge
11mm French Ordnance | ||||||||||||||||
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Type | Revolver | |||||||||||||||
Service history | ||||||||||||||||
In service | 1873–1892 | |||||||||||||||
Used by | French Army | |||||||||||||||
Specifications | ||||||||||||||||
Case type | Rimmed, straight | |||||||||||||||
Bullet diameter | 11.46 mm (0.451 in) | |||||||||||||||
Base diameter | 11.45 mm (0.451 in) | |||||||||||||||
Rim diameter | 12.5 mm (0.49 in) | |||||||||||||||
Rim thickness | 1.4 mm | |||||||||||||||
Case length | 17 mm (0.67 in) | |||||||||||||||
Overall length | 30 mm (1.2 in) | |||||||||||||||
Ballistic performance | ||||||||||||||||
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Test barrel length: 114 mm |
The 11mm French Ordnance is a rimmed black powder cartridge intended for the 11 mm MAS 1873-1874 revolver in service with the French Army.[1] The velocity and power of the first variant, equivalent to the .25 ACP at just 74 ft/lbs of energy, was weak even for its time. The second variant, 1873–1890, corresponded in power to the .32 ACP with 140 ft/lbs of energy.
References
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (1997) [1965]. McPherson, M.L. (ed.). Cartridges of the World (8th ed.). DBI Books. pp. 64, 91. ISBN 0-87349-178-5.
See also
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French infantry weapons of World War I
- Ruby pistol
- Star Model 14
- MAS 1873 revolver
- Modèle 1892 revolver
- Lebel Model 1886 rifle
- Berthier rifle
- RSC M1917
- Winchester Model 1907
- St. Étienne Mle 1907
- Hotchkiss M1909
- Hotchkiss M1914
- Chauchat
- 8mm Lebel
- .32 ACP
- 11mm French Ordnance
- 12 mm Lefaucheux
- 8mm French Ordnance
- .351 WSL
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