The 10.6×25mmR German Ordnance cartridge, also called the 10.6mm Reichsrevolver, the 10.6mm Service Ordnance, or the 10.55mm German cartridge, is a
pistol
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cartridge designed by the then newly formed
German Empire
The German Empire (),; ; World Book, Inc. ''The World Book dictionary, Volume 1''. World Book, Inc., 2003. p. 572. States that Deutsches Reich translates as "German Realm" and was a former official name of Germany. also referred to as Imperia ...
for their first two official service revolvers the
M1879 & M1883 Reichsrevolvers.
It is believed to have been influenced by, or developed from the
.44 Russian cartridge, which had been developed by the American firearms manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (S&W) is an American Firearms manufacturer, firearm manufacturer headquartered in Maryville, Tennessee, United States.
Smith & Wesson was founded by Horace Smith (inventor), Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson as the ...
for the
Armies
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of
Imperial Russia
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Places
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.
History
When they were adopted by Imperial Germany, both the 10.6×25mmR German Ordnance cartridge and the Reichsrevolver had already been surpassed by more advanced developments already in use by other nations and empires of Europe and the Americas. The 10.6×25mm German Ordnance cartridge would be slowly phased out and replaced in German service by the modern
9×19mm Parabellum
The 9×19mm Parabellum (also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO or simply 9mm) is a Rim (firearms)#Rimless, rimless, Centerfire ammunition, centerfire, tapered cartridge (firearms), firearms cartridge.
Originally designed by Austrian firearm designer ...
round with the adoption of the
Pistole Parabellum 1908 (more commonly called the Luger pistol) in 1908, and would be used alongside its successor, the 9×19mm Parabellum, in World War I, and would see minimal use through the period of
World War II
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, before finally being completely phased out.
[C&Rsenal on YouTub]
"Small Arms of WWI Primer 006: German Reichsrevolver M1879 Revolver"
. Accessed August 4, 2016.
See also
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List of rimmed cartridges
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References
1870s establishments in Germany
1945 disestablishments in Germany
Pistol and rifle cartridges
Military cartridges
Rimmed cartridges
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