15.4mm Dreyse Needle-Fire

1841 · Johann Nikolaus von Dreyse · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: 15.4x40mm Dreyse, .61 caliber needle cartridge

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter15.4 mm (0.606")
Typical Bullet Weight30.4 g (469 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity305 m/s (1001 fps)
Introduced1841

Firearms chambered in 15.4mm Dreyse Needle-Fire