11mm French Ordnance
11mm French Ordnance |
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Type |
revolver |
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Service history |
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In service |
1873-1892 |
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Used by |
French Army |
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Specifications |
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Case type |
rimmed, straight |
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Bullet diameter |
11.46 mm (0.451 in) |
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Base diameter |
11.45 mm (0.451 in) |
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Rim diameter |
12.5 mm (0.49 in) |
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Rim thickness |
1.4mm |
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Case length |
17 mm (0.67 in) |
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Overall length |
30 mm (1.2 in) |
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Ballistic performance |
Bullet weight/type |
Velocity |
Energy |
11.7 g (181 gr) Model 1873 0.65 g powder charge |
130 m/s (430 ft/s) |
98.1 J (72.4 ft·lbf) |
10.6 g (164 gr) Model 1873/90 0.80 g powder charge |
190 m/s (620 ft/s) |
196.2 J (144.7 ft·lbf) |
0.4 g (6 gr) paper dummy bullet Model 1890/1900 blank 1.10 g powder charge |
0 m/s (0 ft/s) |
0 J (0 ft·lbf) |
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Test barrel length: 114mm |
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, was weak for its time. The second variant, 1873–90, corresponded in power to the .32 ACP.
References
- ↑ Barnes, Frank C. (1997) [1965]. McPherson, M.L., ed. Cartridges of the World (8th Edition ed.). DBI Books. pp. 64, 91. ISBN 0-87349-178-5.
See also
List of handgun cartridges