7.65mm Roth–Sauer

The 7.65mm Roth–Sauer is a centerfire cartridge resembling a shortened .32 ACP. Two self-loading pocket pistols were designed for this cartridge. One was manufactured by Roth-Sauer of Germany, and the other by Frommer of Hungary.[1]

7.65mm Roth–Sauer
TypePistol
Place of originGermany, Hungary
Production history
Designed1901
Specifications
Case typeRimless, straight
Bullet diameter.30 in (7.6 mm)
Neck diameter.332 in (8.4 mm)
Base diameter.335 in (8.5 mm)
Rim diameter.335 in (8.5 mm)
Case length0.51 in (13 mm)
Overall length0.84 in (21 mm)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
71 gr (5 g) FMJ 820 ft/s (250 m/s) 106 ft⋅lbf (144 J)
Source(s): "Textbook of Automatic Pistols" [1]

References

    • Wilson, R. K. Textbook of Automatic Pistols, pp.255-256. Plantersville, SC: Small Arms Technical Publishing Company, 1943.


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