Skip to content
Lindcott Armory

Cartridge comparison

10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli vs .44 Henry

10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli and .44 Henry are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli.44 Henry
TypeRimfireRifle
Introduced18671860
Bullet diameter0.415″0.446″
Case length1.4961″0.9031″
Max pressure18,000 psi12,000 psi
Recoil12–16 ft·lb5–8 ft·lb
Effective range400 yd100 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli and .44 Henry trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare