Cartridge comparison
7.63mm Mauser vs 7.65x21mm Parabellum
7.63mm Mauser and 7.65x21mm Parabellum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7.63mm Mauser | 7.65x21mm Parabellum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1896 | 1898 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3094″ | 0.3091″ |
| Case length | 0.9902″ | 0.85″ |
| Max pressure | 32,626 psi | 34,100 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 75 yd | 50 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.