# 7.63×25mm Mauser

> pistol cartridge designed by the Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Aktiengesellschaft (DWM)

**Wikidata**: [Q259228](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q259228)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7.63×25mm_Mauser)  
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## Summary

The 7.63×25mm Mauser cartridge was established in 1896. It was developed as a high-velocity pistol round for use in firearms designed by the Mauser company. The cartridge’s design prioritized performance and penetration, making it suitable for military and law enforcement applications during its early adoption.Its specifications included a bottlenecked case and a small-caliber bullet, contributing to its flat trajectory and long-range effectiveness for a handgun round.