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Revolver · Obsolete

7.5mm Swiss Revolver

Also known as 7.5mm 1882 Ordnance · 7.5x23mmR

Swiss military service revolver cartridge adopted in 1882 for the Ordonnanzrevolver 1882.

Caliber
0.315″ · 8 mm
Introduced
1882
Case
Rimmed
Primary use
Military
Status
Discontinued

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EnergyBeing verified
Typical grains107 gr
Identity
Introduced
1882
Type
Revolver
Origin
Switzerland
Inventor
Swiss military
Manufacturer
Swiss Military
Standard
Obsolete
Status
Discontinued
Availability
Collector
Build
Case capacity
14 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:16
Primer
Berdan Small Pistol
Case type
Rimmed
Pressure & range
Max pressure
26,800 psi
Eff. range
50 yd
Max range
100 yd
Recoil
2–4 ft·lb
Subsonic
Capable

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 7.5mm Swiss Revolver — an obsolete/collector cartridge.

Performance

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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
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀ 8.000.315 ✓
Neck ⌀ 8.400.331 ✓
Shoulder ⌀ n/a
Shoulder angle n/a
Base ⌀ 8.400.331 ✓
Rim ⌀ 10.400.409 ✓
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 1.500.059 ✓
Neck length n/a
Case length 22.800.898 ~
Overall length 34.601.362 ✓

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. 7.5mm Swiss Revolver is highlighted below.

Factory loads

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History

Adopted by the Swiss Army in 1882 for the Schmidt Ordonnanzrevolver 82. The revolver and cartridge remained Swiss service issue until replaced by the SIG P210 and 9mm Parabellum in the 1940s–1950s. Swiss military revolvers and their ammunition are popular collector items due to the quality of Swiss manufacture. Original ammunition is scarce; custom brass is available from specialty suppliers.

FAQs

What twist rate does 7.5mm Swiss Revolver use?
7.5mm Swiss Revolver typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is 7.5mm Swiss Revolver?
7.5mm Swiss Revolver uses a 0.315″ (8 mm) diameter bullet.
Is 7.5mm Swiss Revolver still in production?
7.5mm Swiss Revolver is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
What is 7.5mm Swiss Revolver used for?
7.5mm Swiss Revolver is primarily used for military.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 3 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →