7,65mm Parabellum 1899
Performance characteristics
7,65mm Parabellum
Caliber
7,65
Length, mm
29,85
The weight, g
10,5
bullet weight, g
6
The weight of powder charge, g
0,36
Muzzle velocity, m / s
360
Cartridge with bottle sleeve and bullet shell for self-loading pistol caliber 7,65 mm was developed in Germany in the years 1899-1900. on the basis of the cartridge to the gun BORCHARD. Patron was given the official name of the 7.65-mm Parabellum. This name comes from two Latin words, meaning: "Prepare for war". Sam gun Countdown. 1900 g. later it became known, at least in Europe, under the same name. Subsequently, the gun has been extended in a number of states. except him, under the same cartridge were produced other models of weapons.
Cartridges of this type are also made with a reinforced powder charge. They were intended for Parabellum pistol arr. 1907 g. In order to differ from those of standard ammunition had black marks on the liner. They are characterized by a high muzzle velocity - 420 m / s.