| 11x59mmR French Gras |
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| Type | Rifle |
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| Place of origin | France |
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| In service | 1874–1950s |
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| Used by | Various |
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| Wars | Various |
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| Produced | 1874–1950s |
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| Case type | Rimmed, bottleneck |
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| Bullet diameter | 11.3 mm (0.44 in) |
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| Neck diameter | 11.9 mm (0.47 in) |
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| Shoulder diameter | 13.5 mm (0.53 in) |
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| Base diameter | 13.8 mm (0.54 in) |
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| Rim diameter | 16.9 mm (0.67 in) |
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| Rim thickness | 1.9 mm (0.075 in) |
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| Case length | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
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| Overall length | 76 mm (3.0 in) |
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| Case capacity | 6.17 cm3 (95.2 gr H2O) |
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| Bullet mass/type |
Velocity |
Energy |
| 25 g (386 gr) Lead |
455 m/s (1,490 ft/s) |
2,580 J (1,900 ft⋅lbf) |
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| Source(s): Cartridges of the world. |
The 11×59mmR Gras, also known as the 11mm Vickers, is a rifle cartridge. France's first modern military cartridge, the 11×59mmR Gras was introduced in 1874 and continued in service in various roles and with various users until after World War II.