7.92 x 57 (Mauser)

792x57

Calibre specification
Metric (mm) Imperial (in)
Calibre 7.92
Name: Mauser
Case Type: Rimless, bottlenecked
Bullet Diameter: 8.04
Case Length: 56.8
Rim Diameter: 11.89
Neck Diameter: 8.72
Shoulder Diameter:
Base Diameter: 11.87
Total Length: 79.7
Weight: 21.3 grammes
Primer: Berdan
Year Introduced: 1905
Also known as:
  • Patrone 88/S
  • 8×57
  • 8×57 JS
  • 7.92×57
  • 8mm Mauser
  • 7.92mm Type 98
  • 7.92mm Mod. 38
  • 7.92mm Mk. Iz
  • 7.92mm Besa
  • 7.9mm Patrone SS 294(e)
  • Georg Roth 362
  • DWM 366

 

Countries using this calibre
Germany

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