Rimfire · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.41 Swiss Rimfire
Swiss military rimfire cartridge used in the Vetterli bolt-action rifles of the 1860s–1880s.
- Caliber
- 0.415″ · 10.54 mm
- Introduced
- 1869
- Case
- Rimfire
- Primary use
- Military/LE
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1869
- Type
- Rimfire
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Inventor
- Swiss military
- Manufacturer
- Swiss Military
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 50.3 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:20
- Primer
- Rimfire
- Case type
- Rimfire
- Max pressure
- 18,000 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 300 yd
- Max range
- 2850 yd
- Recoil
- 4–7 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .41 Swiss Rimfire — an obsolete/collector cartridge.
Performance
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
Wikipedia · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 10.54 | 0.415 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | 11.10 | 0.437 | ~ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 13.16 | 0.518 | ~ |
| Shoulder angle | 20° | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 13.72 | 0.540 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 16.00 | 0.630 | ~ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 2.47 | 0.097 | |
| Neck length | 10.88 | 0.428 | |
| Case length | 38.00 | 1.496 | · |
| Overall length | 56.00 | 2.205 | · |
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. .41 Swiss Rimfire is highlighted below.
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Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
History
The Swiss military adopted this rimfire cartridge in 1868 for the Vetterli bolt-action rifle, which was the world's first multi-shot bolt-action military rifle. The cartridge gave Swiss infantry a significant technological advantage; replaced by centerfire in 1889.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .41 Swiss Rimfire use?
- .41 Swiss Rimfire typically uses a 1:20 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .41 Swiss Rimfire?
- .41 Swiss Rimfire uses a 0.415″ (10.54 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .41 Swiss Rimfire still in production?
- .41 Swiss Rimfire is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is .41 Swiss Rimfire used for?
- .41 Swiss Rimfire is primarily used for military/le.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 19 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
