Lindcott Armory Revolver · Obsolete
10.4mm Swiss Ordnance
Switzerland's military revolver cartridge adopted in 1877 for the Chamelot-Delvigne revolver.
- Introduced
- 1877
- Type
- Revolver
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Inventor
- Swiss military
- Manufacturer
- Swiss Military
- Standard
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.41″
- Case capacity
- 20 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:20
- Primer
- Boxer Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 15,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 100 yd
- Recoil
- 2–3.5 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 820–870 fps
- Energy
- 183–206 ft·lb
- Typical MSRP
- $0.85/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load.
Factory loads
In production — 4 active loads across 4 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 20 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPU | Lead | 193 | Lead RN | 780 | 261 | — | $0.55 |
| Sellier & Bellot | Lead RN | 193 | Lead RN | 650 | 181 | — | $0.85 |
| Fiocchi | Lead RN | 193 | Lead RN | 650 | 181 | — | $0.85 |
| Graf & Sons | Lead RN Reproduction | 193 | Lead RN | 650 | 181 | — | $0.70 |
| Buffalo Arms | Custom | 193 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 288 | — | $2.80 |
| Norma | Classic | 193 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 288 | — | $1.80 |
| Sellier & Bellot | SP | 193 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 288 | — | $0.85 |
| Armscor | Standard | 193 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 288 | — | $0.06 |
| PPU | Standard | 193 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 288 | — | $0.55 |
| RWS | Classic | 193 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 288 | — | $1.60 |
| Winchester | Standard | 313 | LRN | 820 | 467 | — | $0.85 |
| Kynoch | Classic | 193 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 288 | — | $8.00 |
| Wolf | FMJ | 193 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 288 | — | $0.35 |
| Bertram | Antique | 193 | Lead RN | 780 | 261 | — | $4.50 |
| Kynoch | Classic | 193 | Lead RN | 780 | 261 | — | $8.00 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Reloading cost
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Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Connected reference
History
Switzerland adopted this revolver cartridge in 1877 for the Schmidt-Galand and later Chamelot-Delvigne revolvers issued to Swiss officers. A simple black powder design that served the Swiss military until replaced by Schmidt-Rubin rifle cartridges and more modern pistols in the early 20th century.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 10.4mm Swiss Ordnance use?
- 10.4mm Swiss Ordnance typically uses a 1:20 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 10.4mm Swiss Ordnance?
- 10.4mm Swiss Ordnance uses a 0.41″ (10.41 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 10.4mm Swiss Ordnance still in production?
- 10.4mm Swiss Ordnance is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is 10.4mm Swiss Ordnance used for?
- 10.4mm Swiss Ordnance is primarily used for military/le.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 4 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →