11mm French Ordnance

11mm French Ordnance (11.46×17mmR)
TypeRevolver
Service history
In service1873–1892
Used byFrench Army
Specifications
Case typeRimmed, straight
Bullet diameter11.46 mm (0.451 in)
Base diameter11.45 mm (0.451 in)
Rim diameter12.5 mm (0.49 in)
Rim thickness1.4 mm
Case length17 mm (0.67 in)
Overall length30 mm (1.2 in)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
11.7 g (181 gr)
Model 1873
0.65 g powder charge		 130 m/s (430 ft/s) 98.1 J (72.4 ft⋅lbf)
10.6 g (164 gr)
Model 1873/90
0.80 g powder charge		 190 m/s (620 ft/s) 196.2 J (144.7 ft⋅lbf)
0.4 g (6 gr) paper dummy bullet
Model 1890/1900 blank
1.10 g powder charge		 0 m/s (0 ft/s) 0 J (0 ft⋅lbf)
Test barrel length: 114 mm

The 11mm French Ordnance (11.46×17mmR) is a rimmed black powder cartridge intended for the 11 mm MAS 1873-1874 revolver in service with the French Army.[1] The velocity and power of the first variant, equivalent to the .25 ACP at just 74 ft/lbs of energy, was weak even for its time. The second variant, 1873–1890, corresponded in power to the .32 ACP with 140 ft/lbs of energy.

References

  1. ^ Barnes, Frank C. (1997) [1965]. McPherson, M.L. (ed.). Cartridges of the World (8th ed.). DBI Books. pp. 64, 91. ISBN 0-87349-178-5.

See also

List of handgun cartridges

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