Austro-Hungarian military cartridge for the Werndl bolt-action rifle. Adopted as the official Austro-Hungarian service cartridge in 1873, replacing single-shot muzzle-loaders. Black powder, rimmed.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1873, Austria
Parent case: None
Standardization: Obsolete / Non-standard
Bullet diameter: 0.439" (11.1506 mm)
Case length: 2.283" (57.9882 mm)
Overall length: 3.031" (76.9874 mm)
Max pressure: 18,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimmed
Primer: Berdan Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:20
Muzzle velocity: 1400–1550 fps
Muzzle energy: 1609–1972 ft-lbs
Effective range: 200 yd
Common bullet weights: 370 gr
Primary use: military
Production status: Obsolete
Also known as: 11.15x58R Werndl · 11mm Werndl · 11.15x58R
History: An Austrian military rifle cartridge from 1877, adopted for the Werndl-Holub bolt-action rifle. One of several Central European military cartridges of the post-Chassepot era. Replaced by the 8mm Mannlicher cartridge in 1888 when Austria adopted the straight-pull Mannlicher action.