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8.5mm MARS
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METRIC HANDGUN 8mm UP TO 8.99mm
8.5mm MARS
8.5mm · 1 headstamp · 1 scan
| Calibre | 8.5mm |
| In the cabinet | METRIC HANDGUN 8mm UP TO 8.99mm · 2 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
Research notes
The 8.5mm Mars was one of four cartridges developed by Hugh Gabbett-Fairfax for submission to military trials in the beginning of the 20th century. The 8.5mm was different from the 9mm/360, 45 Short and 45 Long as the 8.5mm was submitted for the French trials. This specimen listed is a replica. There is also a very good article on Forgotten Weapons. (Erlmeier, Brandt Ref. 110).
Provenance
2024Catalogued in the collection
Same drawer
