The 7.65х20 cartridge was designed in France during early 1930s for use in their new pistols and submachine guns. It was adopted in 1935 and continued to serve as a military round with French armed forces until 1960s, and French police used this round well into 1980s. Today this cartridge is considered obsolete and is no longer manufactured.
Designation |
Manufacturer |
Bullet weight, g |
Muzzle velocity, m/s |
Muzzle energy, J |
Comments |
M1935 |
France |
5,5 |
366 |
368 |
with FMJ bullet |