German hunting cartridge introduced in 1896. The number after the slash refers to the English 360 Black Powder Express cartridge from which this cartridge is based. The 12,5 g bullet has a muzzle velocity of 620 m/sec. The specimen pictured was manufactured by H. Utendoerffer, Nuremberg, Germany, on the right is the 7.92 x 57 cartridge.
Source: J. Hýkel, V. Malimánek "Charges for small arms" Naše vojsko Praha 1998 A. Andersen, V. Andresen, T. Stromstad "Cartridge Cases", Norway 1995.
URL : https://www.valka.cz/8x57-R-360-t124203#423180
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