The history of the 6.35 mm Browning cartridge dates back to 1906 when it was designed as a centerfire pistol cartridge by John Moses Browning for the Belgian company Fabrique Nationale D'Armes de Guerre in Herstal.
The bullet of the FMJ Sellier & Bellot / 6.35 mm Browning cartridge is full metal jacketed. It has a lead core that is covered by a metal jacket. Thanks to this design, the bullet creates a clean penetration without damaging surrounding tissue and does not deform upon impact with the target.
John M. Browning designed the cartridge specifically for his Browning system pocket pistol. In 1908, the cartridge was adopted by the American company Colt for their Colt Vest Pocket Auto pocket pistol and was marketed under the name .25 Automatic. The newer designation of this cartridge is .25 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol). These cartridges are therefore identical, with their designation depending on whether they were manufactured in Europe or on the American continent.
The cartridge soon became widespread around the world and is still produced by all major ammunition manufacturers. A wide range of pistols has been designed for it. It is intended for use in blowback-operated firearms and is often chambered in so-called pocket firearms.
Caliber | 6,35 mm Browning |
Type of bullet | FMJ |
Weight of bullet | 3,3 g |
Number of rounds in case | 50 |