Pistol · SAAMI
9x25mm Mauser Export
The pre-WWI German export pistol cartridge.
- Caliber
- 0.3555″ · 9.03 mm
- Introduced
- 1908
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 7.63mm Mauser
- Primary use
- Military (Historical)
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1908
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Mauser / DWM
- Manufacturer
- Mauser
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 12 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:9.8
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 37,700 psi
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 200 yd
- Recoil
- 3.5–5.5 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Introduced by Mauser
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 9x25mm Mauser Export. Parent case: 7.63x25mm 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 ⌀ | 9.03 | 0.356 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.63 | 0.379 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.89 | 0.389 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 9.98 | 0.393 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 25.00 | 0.984 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 32.80 | 1.291 | ~ |
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. 9x25mm Mauser Export is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
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Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed for export markets as Germany marketed Mauser pistols internationally. Austria-Hungary adopted it for the Steyr M1912 (though they used 9mm Steyr instead). The cartridge competed with Georg Luger's 9mm Parabellum in the critical pre-WWI period. DWM's 9mm Parabellum ultimately won the standardization battle.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9x25mm Mauser Export use?
- 9x25mm Mauser Export typically uses a 1:9.8 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9x25mm Mauser Export?
- 9x25mm Mauser Export uses a 0.3555″ (9.03 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9x25mm Mauser Export still in production?
- 9x25mm Mauser Export is active; typical availability is common.
- What is 9x25mm Mauser Export used for?
- 9x25mm Mauser Export is primarily used for military (historical).
- What is 9x25mm Mauser Export based on?
- 9x25mm Mauser Export is derived from the 7.63x25mm Mauser case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 5 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →