Pistol · Proprietary
9mm Bergmann No.3
One of the first semi-automatic pistol cartridges, developed for the Bergmann pistol of 1894; an early step in the development of the self-loading handgun..
- Caliber
- 0.355″ · 9.017 mm
- Introduced
- 1894
- Case
- Rimless
- Status
- Discontinued
- Introduced
- 1894
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Louis Schmeisser / Bergmann
- Standard
- Proprietary
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Primer
- Boxer Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 9mm Bergmann No.3 — an obsolete/collector cartridge.
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| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.02 | 0.355 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.57 | 0.377 | ~ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.91 | 0.390 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 9.96 | 0.392 | ~ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | — | — | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 23.10 | 0.909 | · |
| Overall length | 33.53 | 1.320 | · |
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. 9mm Bergmann No.3 is highlighted below.
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Firearms chambered in 9mm Bergmann No.3
3 models in the database chamber 9mm Bergmann No.3. Browse all →
Connected reference
History
Developed by Theodor Bergmann in 1894 for his prototype semi-automatic pistol, the 9mm Bergmann No.3 (actually approximately 8mm) is among the earliest purpose-designed semi-automatic pistol cartridges ever produced. The Bergmann pistol was a landmark firearm in the development of the self-loading handgun, and this cartridge is a historically significant collector's item.
FAQs
- What bullet diameter is 9mm Bergmann No.3?
- 9mm Bergmann No.3 uses a 0.355″ (9.017 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9mm Bergmann No.3 still in production?
- 9mm Bergmann No.3 is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →