6.5 X 55.8 FRENCH XPL. BERTHIER

6.5 X 55.8 · 1 headstamp · 2 scans

Calibre	6.5 X 55.8
In the cabinet	METRIC MILITARY UP TO 6.99mm · 3 images

Reading the headstamp

12 o'clockMaker's name or factory code

6 o'clockCalibre or year of manufacture

CentrePrimer — Berdan or Boxer, and any seal colour

Another of a series of French experimental cartridges developed during the early 1900’s as a replacement for the 8x50R Lebel.

Although the 6.5mm was not adopted, this 1892 Mle 16 Berthier rifle shows the early design.

2016Catalogued in the collection

2023Record last revised · 2023-05-11

Same drawer

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