11.3×36mmR explained

11.3×36mmR
Origin:Austria-Hungary
Type:Pistol/Carbine
Service:1867–1900s
Design Date:1867
Is Si Specs:yes
Parent:11.15x36mmR Werndl
Case Type:Rimmed, straight
Bullet:11.30 (.445) [1]
Neck:11.99 (.472)
Base:12.45 (.490)
Rim Dia:14.10 (.555)
Case Length:35.56 (1.40)
Length:43.94 (1.73)
Filling:Black powder

The 11.3×36mmR (commonly referred to as "11mm Montenegrin") is a rimmed revolver and carbine cartridge developed by Austria-Hungary. Though originally designed for the Früwirth M1872 Repetiergewehr, it was also used with the Gasser M1870 revolver. The caliber was widespread throughout the Balkans due to the Montenegrin Pattern Revolvers.

Although this cartridge is no longer manufactured, enthusiasts reproduce them using slightly modified 7.62×54mmR brass cut down to the length of the original; using various types of mostly cast bullets.

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Notes and References

  1. dimensions from Barnes, Frank C. Cartridges of the World. (Northfield: DBI Books, 1972), p.178