Early 7.65 ammo

Imperial Arms · 10-11-2002, 09:56 PM

Hello Kidvett,

Congratulations on a fantastic find!! My best opinion is that the ammunition was produced in France for the 1903 (French) Commercial in caliber 7.65 mm (Lugers at Random, P86) or the 1906 French Marked Commercial (1900/06) (Lugers at Random, P106).

In addition, I would venture to say that the French ammunition could have been retailed in neighboring Switzerland for the 1900 Swiss Lugers or any Commercial Lugers firing the 7.65 mm cartridge in Europe. I have seen 1900 Commercial Lugers being retailed in catalogs as late as 1910.

I hope my opinion gives you some information on your ammunition.

Happy hunting,
Albert

10-11-2002, 09:56 PM	#3
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Hello Kidvett, Congratulations on a fantastic find!! My best opinion is that the ammunition was produced in France for the 1903 (French) Commercial in caliber 7.65 mm (Lugers at Random, P86) or the 1906 French Marked Commercial (1900/06) (Lugers at Random, P106). In addition, I would venture to say that the French ammunition could have been retailed in neighboring Switzerland for the 1900 Swiss Lugers or any Commercial Lugers firing the 7.65 mm cartridge in Europe. I have seen 1900 Commercial Lugers being retailed in catalogs as late as 1910. I hope my opinion gives you some information on your ammunition. Happy hunting, Albert