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12mm Carbine Pinfire Cartridge

Size: 12mm Carbine
Headstamp: Fabrique Gevelot Paris [over] 12 [over] MILLIM
Manufacturer: SFM - Gevelot S. A., (Societe Francaise des Munitions) - Paris, France
Additional Info: This pinfire rifle cartridge was made by Fabrique Gevelot of Paris, France. It was made for the Swiss Trials of 1865-67. Bullet diameter is 10.90-11.00 mm and weights 23.7 grams.
picture of Gevelot S. A., (Societe Francaise des Munitions) pinfire cartridge
Picture of Gevelot S. A., (Societe Francaise des Munitions) headstamp