Pistol · CIP
11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant)
11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) is a rimless straight-walled pistol cartridge of France origin.
- Caliber
- 0.4567″ · 11.6 mm
- Introduced
- 1873
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1873
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- France
- Inventor
- France military ordnance (approx)
- Manufacturer
- Gévelot (SFM)
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 17 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:13.8
- Primer
- Large Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 16,679 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 6.1–7.3 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant), so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
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Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 11.60 | 0.457 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 11.65 | 0.459 | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 11.85 | 0.467 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.70 | 0.500 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.00 | 0.039 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 17.65 | 0.695 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 29.65 | 1.167 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) is highlighted below.
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Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Connected reference
History
The 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) is a straight rimless handgun cartridge originating in France.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) use?
- 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) typically uses a 1:13.8 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant)?
- 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) uses a 0.4567″ (11.6 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) still in production?
- 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) used for?
- 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) is primarily used for self-defense, target.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
