6.5mm Bergmann

6.5mm Bergmann
Bergmann model 1896 in 6.5 caliber
TypePistol
Place of originGerman Empire
Production history
DesignerBergmann
Produced1895
Specifications
Case typesemi-rimmed
Bullet diameter.26 in (6.6 mm)
Neck diameter.285 in (7.2 mm)
Shoulder diameter.330 in (8.4 mm)
Base diameter.368 in (9.3 mm)
Rim diameter.372 in (9.4 mm)
Case length.870 in (22.1 mm)
Overall length1.230 in (31.2 mm)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
76 gr (5 g) FMJ 710 ft/s (220 m/s) 84 ft⋅lbf (114 J)
Source(s): "Textbook of Automatic Pistols" [1]

The 6.5mm Bergmann is an unusual centerfire cartridge produced for very early self-loading pocket pistols.

  1. ^ *Wilson, R. K. Textbook of Automatic Pistols, pp.256-258. Plantersville, SC: Small Arms Technical Publishing Company, 1943.