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6.5 x 54 R (Dutch)


Calibre specification
Metric (mm) Imperial (in)
Calibre 6.5 x 54 .256 x 2.13
Name: Mannlicher
Case Type: Rimmed
Bullet Diameter: 6.65
Case Length: 53.7
Rim Diameter: 13.35
Neck Diameter: 7.48
Shoulder Diameter:
Base Diameter: 11.43
Total Length: 78.8
Weight: 23 grammes
Primer: Berdan
Year Introduced: 1892 (Roumania); 1895 (Netherlands)
Also known as:
  • 6.5x54R
  • 6.5mm Dutch Mannlicher
  • 6.5mm Roman Mannlicher
  • 6.5mm Pat. Nr. 1 (H)
  • 6.5mm Patrone 152 (h)
  • 6.7x53R
  • .276 Mannlicher
  • Georg Roth 393 & 394
  • DWM 394 & 395

    • Countries using this calibre
    The Netherlands
    The Netherlands East Indies

    Sources:

  • Goldsmith, 1994
  • Huon, 1986

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