Cartridge comparison
2.7mm Kolibri vs 3mm Kolibri
2.7mm Kolibri and 3mm Kolibri are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 2.7mm Kolibri | 3mm Kolibri | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1914 | 1914 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.1063″ | 0.12″ |
| Case length | 0.3701″ | 0.3201″ |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 25,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0 ft·lb | 0–0.01 ft·lb |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
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.
