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7.65mm Roth–Sauer

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7.65mm Roth–Sauer
TypePistol
Place of originGermany, Hungary
Production history
Designed1901
Specifications
Case typeRimless, straight
Bullet diameter.30 in (7.6 mm)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
71 gr (5 g) FMJ 820 ft/s (250 m/s) 106 ft⋅lbf (144 J)
Source(s): "Textbook of Automatic Pistols" [1]

The 7.65mm Roth–Sauer is a centerfire cartridge resembling a shortened .32 ACP. Two self-loading pocket pistols were designed for this cartridge. One was manufactured by Roth-Sauer of Germany, and the other by Frommer of Hungary.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b *Wilson, R. K. Textbook of Automatic Pistols, pp.255-256. Plantersville, SC: Small Arms Technical Publishing Company, 1943.