Lindcott Armory Revolver · Obsolete
7.5mm Swiss Ordnance
Switzerland's service revolver cartridge from 1882, chambered in the Schmidt-Galand and similar Swiss military revolvers.
- Introduced
- 1882
- Type
- Revolver
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Inventor
- Swiss military
- Manufacturer
- Swiss Military
- Standard
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.315″
- Case capacity
- 14 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:16
- Primer
- Boxer Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 26,800 psi
- Eff. range
- 100 yd
- Recoil
- 2–4 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 590–640 fps
- Energy
- 65–76 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 715–1,330 fps · 9 loads
- Typical MSRP
- $0.85/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load. Real published loads span the "by real loads" range above.
Factory loads
In production — 9 active loads across 5 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 20 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma | Safeguard | 107 | FMJ | 1,330 | 420 | — | $0.85 |
| Fiocchi | Range | 107 | FMJ | 1,330 | 420 | — | $0.85 |
| PPU | Range | 107 | FMJ | 1,330 | 420 | — | $0.55 |
| Sellier & Bellot | Sport | 107 | FMJ | 1,330 | 420 | — | $0.85 |
| Kynoch | Standard | 107 | FMJ | 1,330 | 420 | — | $8.00 |
| Fiocchi | Standard | 177 | LRN | 820 | 264 | — | $0.85 |
| Fiocchi | Lead RN | 107 | Lead RN | 715 | 121 | — | $0.85 |
| Sellier & Bellot | Lead RN | 107 | Lead RN | 715 | 121 | — | $0.85 |
| PPU | Lead RN | 107 | Lead RN | 715 | 121 | — | $0.55 |
| Schweizerische Munitionsfabrik | Standard | 197 | LRN | 820 | 294 | — | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | SP | 197 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 294 | — | $0.85 |
| RWS | Classic | 197 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 294 | — | $1.60 |
| Armscor | Standard | 197 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 294 | — | $0.06 |
| Norma | Classic | 197 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 294 | — | $1.80 |
| Buffalo Arms | Custom | 197 | Lead Round Nose | 820 | 294 | — | $2.80 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Reloading cost
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
Switzerland's second revolver cartridge, adopted in 1882 for the Schmidt-Galand revolver, replaced an earlier system. Fires a small-caliber lead bullet at very modest velocity. Swiss military officers carried this revolver until replaced by semi-automatic pistols in the early 20th century.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.5mm Swiss Ordnance use?
- 7.5mm Swiss Ordnance typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.5mm Swiss Ordnance?
- 7.5mm Swiss Ordnance uses a 0.315″ (7.49 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.5mm Swiss Ordnance still in production?
- 7.5mm Swiss Ordnance is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is 7.5mm Swiss Ordnance used for?
- 7.5mm Swiss Ordnance is primarily used for self-defense.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 9 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →