Lindcott Armory Pistol · Obsolete
7.65mm MAS
French military pistol cartridge developed in 1924 for the MAS 1935 semi-automatic pistol.
- Introduced
- 1924
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- France
- Inventor
- MAS (Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne)
- Manufacturer
- French Military / GIAT
- Standard
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.309″
- Case length
- 0.776″
- Overall length
- 1.191″
- Base ⌀
- 0.336″
- Rim ⌀
- 0.335″
- Case capacity
- 10.5 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:10
- Primer
- Boxer Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 23,931 psi
- Eff. range
- 100 yd
- Recoil
- 3–5 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 1,140–1,200 fps
- Energy
- 288–320 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 1,050–1,100 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 | 86 | FMJ | 1,100 | 231 | — | $0.85 |
| Sellier & Bellot | FMJ | 77 | FMJ | 1,100 | 207 | — | $0.85 |
| Fiocchi | FMJ Service | 77 | FMJ | 1,100 | 207 | — | $0.85 |
| PPU | Range | 86 | FMJ | 1,100 | 231 | — | $0.55 |
| Sellier & Bellot | Sport | 86 | FMJ | 1,100 | 231 | — | $0.85 |
| Fiocchi | Range | 86 | FMJ | 1,100 | 231 | — | $0.85 |
| Kynoch | Standard | 86 | FMJ | 1,100 | 231 | — | $8.00 |
| PPU | FMJ Training | 77 | FMJ | 1,100 | 207 | — | $0.55 |
| Fiocchi | Standard | 85 | FMJ | 1,050 | 208 | — | $0.85 |
| Graf | Standard | 139 | FMJ | 2,350 | 1,704 | — | $0.75 |
| PPU | Standard | 77 | FMJ | 1,150 | 226 | — | $0.55 |
| Armscor | Standard | 77 | FMJ | 1,150 | 226 | — | $0.06 |
| Sellier & Bellot | SP | 77 | FMJ | 1,150 | 226 | — | $0.85 |
| Norma | Classic | 77 | FMJ | 1,150 | 226 | — | $1.80 |
| Buffalo Arms | Custom | 77 | FMJ | 1,150 | 226 | — | $2.80 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Dimensions
Reloading cost
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Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Connected reference
History
France adopted this pistol cartridge in 1935 for the MAS 35 semi-automatic pistol, which replaced various older French military handguns. Lower velocity than contemporary military cartridges, the 7.65 MAS remained in French service through the Algerian War before being replaced by 9mm Parabellum.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.65mm MAS use?
- 7.65mm MAS typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.65mm MAS?
- 7.65mm MAS uses a 0.309″ (7.8486 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.65mm MAS still in production?
- 7.65mm MAS is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is 7.65mm MAS used for?
- 7.65mm MAS 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 →