Lindcott Armory Rimfire · Obsolete
.41 Swiss Rimfire
Swiss military rimfire cartridge used in the Vetterli bolt-action rifles of the 1860s–1880s.
- Introduced
- 1868
- Type
- Rimfire
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Inventor
- Swiss military
- Manufacturer
- Swiss Military
- Standard
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.411″
- Case capacity
- 25 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:20
- Primer
- Rimfire
- Case type
- Rimfire
- Max pressure
- 18,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 300 yd
- Recoil
- 4–7 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 1,200–1,350 fps
- Energy
- 280–436 ft·lb
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load.
Factory loads
19 catalogued loads. Top 15 shown · see all 19 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eidgenossische Munitionsfabrik | Standard | 313 | LRN | 1,345 | 1,257 | — | — |
| Eidgenossische Munitionsfabrik | Lead RN Military | 313 | Lead RN | 1,300 | 1,174 | — | — |
| Eley | Lead RN | 313 | Lead RN | 1,300 | 1,174 | — | — |
| Winchester | Lead RN | 313 | Lead RN | 1,300 | 1,174 | — | — |
| UMC | Lead RN | 313 | Lead RN | 1,300 | 1,174 | — | $0.55 |
| Fiocchi | Classic | 313 | Lead Round Nose | 1,050 | 766 | — | — |
| Norma | Classic | 313 | Lead Round Nose | 1,050 | 766 | — | — |
| Buffalo Arms | Custom | 313 | Lead Round Nose | 1,050 | 766 | — | — |
| Graf | Standard | 313 | Lead Round Nose | 1,050 | 766 | — | — |
| Kynoch | Classic | 313 | Lead Round Nose | 1,050 | 766 | — | — |
| RWS | Classic | 313 | Lead Round Nose | 1,050 | 766 | — | — |
| PPU | Standard | 313 | Lead Round Nose | 1,050 | 766 | — | — |
| Eley | Sport | 313 | Lead Round Nose | 1,050 | 766 | — | $0.12 |
| Sellier & Bellot | Standard | 313 | Lead Round Nose | 1,050 | 766 | — | $0.85 |
| Graf & Sons | Graf Heritage | 313 | LRN | 820 | 467 | — | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Connected reference
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 0.411″ (10.44 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.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 19 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →