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11 x 59 R (Gras):

Calibre specification
Metric (mm) Imperial (in)
Calibre 11 x 59
Name: Gras
Case Type: Rimmed, bottlenecked
Bullet Diameter: 11.25
Case Length: 59
Rim Diameter: 16.82
Neck Diameter: 11.81
Shoulder Diameter:
Base Diameter: 13.73
Total Length: 76.7
Weight: 43.9 grammes
Primer:
Year Introduced: 1874
Also known as:
  • 11mm Gras
  • 11mm Gras-Vickers
  • .433 Gras
  • 11mm Mylonas
  • DWM 38
  • Georg Roth 69
  • Hirtenberg 555 H

    • Countries using this calibre
    France
    Russia
    United States

    Sources:

  • Goldsmith, 1994
  • Huon, 1986

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