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| Bergmann-Simplex 8mm cartridge / 8x18mm Simplex | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pistol cartridge |
| Place of origin | German Empire |
The 8mm Bergman-Simplex cartridge, also known as 8mm Bergmann Nº 6 and 8x18mm Simplex, is a cartridge developed by Theodor Bergmann for his Simplex pistols. Original loadings of this cartridge fired a 71 grain bullet at 790 feet per second. This is an important cartridge because Bergmann experimented with smooth-sided as well as with rimless cartridges that included an extractor groove. The impact of this cartridge, like the more successful 7.65 (.32 acp) cartridge provide a solution for handguns that avoid the necessity of a locked breach.
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References
- "8 mm Bergman-Simplex / 8mm Bergmann Nº 6 / 8x18 Simplex / DWM 488 / SAA 3690 / ECRA-ECDV 08 018 CGC 020". municion.org. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- "Bergmann Simplex". Forgotten Weapons. 27 December 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
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