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alvin · 06-08-2015, 07:54 PM

I heard of it, but I have never seen the cartridge. In DWM designation, there was an entry "DWM 580", which was a 8.15mm pistol cartridge.

Later, in post WWII era, some collectors found their M1930 caliber was slightly larger than regular 7.63mm. Via careful measurement, it's identified being 8.15mm. So, it's suspected there was small amount of M1930 being made by Mauser in this caliber for trial purpose.

Some big name collectors have that variation. Very rare item. The exterior appearance is just like regular M1930.

06-08-2015, 07:54 PM	#9
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I heard of it, but I have never seen the cartridge. In DWM designation, there was an entry "DWM 580", which was a 8.15mm pistol cartridge. Later, in post WWII era, some collectors found their M1930 caliber was slightly larger than regular 7.63mm. Via careful measurement, it's identified being 8.15mm. So, it's suspected there was small amount of M1930 being made by Mauser in this caliber for trial purpose. Some big name collectors have that variation. Very rare item. The exterior appearance is just like regular M1930.