Rifle · CIP
7.65x53mm Mauser
Mauser's first successful rimless bolt-action military cartridge, adopted by Belgium in 1889 and later Argentina.
- Caliber
- 0.3126″ · 7.94 mm
- Introduced
- 1889
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Military, Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1889
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Mauser
- Manufacturer
- DWM, FN, various
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 56 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:9.84
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 56,000 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 550 yd
- Max range
- 4750 yd
- Recoil
- 7.2–11 ft·lb
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 7.65x53mm Mauser.
Performance
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 · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 7.94 | 0.313 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.78 | 0.346 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 10.90 | 0.429 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 22.2° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 12.01 | 0.473 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.05 | 0.474 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.00 | 0.039 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 6.40 | 0.252 | ≈ |
| Case length | 53.60 | 2.110 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 76.00 | 2.992 | ✓ |
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. 7.65x53mm Mauser is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
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Firearms chambered in 7.65x53mm Mauser
Lineage
History
The 7.65x53mm was adopted by Belgium in 1889 for the FN-manufactured Mauser Model 1889 — the first Mauser to use the rimless case design that would define future military rifle ammunition. Argentina adopted it in 1891. It served Argentine forces through both World Wars and was used in the Falklands War (1982) in Argentine Mauser rifles still in military inventory. Factory ammunition is produced by Sellier & Bellot and others; brass can be formed from .30-06.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.65x53mm Mauser use?
- 7.65x53mm Mauser typically uses a 1:9.84 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.65x53mm Mauser?
- 7.65x53mm Mauser uses a 0.3126″ (7.94 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.65x53mm Mauser still in production?
- 7.65x53mm Mauser is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 7.65x53mm Mauser used for?
- 7.65x53mm Mauser is primarily used for military, hunting.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 10 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
