Early semi-automatic rifle cartridge for the Winchester Model 1907 — one of America's first successful semi-automatic sporting rifles. Adopted by France and Russia in WWI for pilot and vehicle crew armament due to the semi-automatic action's advantage in close combat.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1905, United States
Parent case: None
Standardization: SAAMI
Bullet diameter: 0.351" (8.92 mm)
Case length: 1.386" (35.2 mm)
Overall length: 1.905" (48.39 mm)
Max pressure: 35,000 PSI
Rim type: Semi-Rimmed
Primer: Large Pistol
Typical twist rate: 1:16
Muzzle velocity: 1850–1900 fps
Muzzle energy: 1369–1443 ft-lbs
Effective range: 150 yd
Common bullet weights: 180 gr
Primary use: Hunting, Military
Production status: Discontinued
Also known as: .351 WSL · .351 Win SL
History: Introduced in 1905 for the Winchester Model 1907, a blowback semi-automatic rifle considered advanced for its time. France purchased large numbers during WWI for pilots, cavalry, and vehicle crews who needed a compact semi-automatic weapon. Russia also purchased the Model 1907. The cartridge and rifle were commercially available until the 1950s; factory ammunition production has ended. Original…
Notable firearms: Winchester Model 1907, Winchester Model 1910
Military use: France (WWI), Russia (Tsarist)
Similar cartridges: .30 Carbine, .35 Remington