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W.D.M. Bell wrote of case separations early in his use of the 6.5X54 MS ('for the pot') which he attributed to 'poorly made British ammunition'.

Thank you for detailed response. More valuable information for the community.

The proprietary cartridge for M1910 Mannlicher Schoenauers has gone by many names in several catalogs and listings at different times over the last century and a bit. Among the popular designations has been 9.5X57, 9.5X56, .375 Nitro Express Rimless, .375 RNE (Rimless Nitro Express), and...

From the 'net: Production history Specifications Ballistic performance Bullet weight/typeVelocityEnergy 270 gr (17 g)2,150 ft/s (660 m/s) 235 gr (15 g)2,400 ft/s (730 m/s)2,840 ft·lbf (3,850 J) TypeRifle Place of originUnited Kingdom DesignerHolland & Holland Designed1905...

I never got a sensible answer from RCBS other than assurance that they were correct for the M1910 MS cartridge. Perhaps RCBS and CH4D used the same source material?

The purpose for which she was born. Kudos for bringing a 'retired' Mannlicher Schoenauer M1910 back to life.

Also known as Velopex.

Too late to edit. I just realized, having reread the thread, the error of my comment regarding bipod and / or other 'alterations'. It's a replacement stock as the original was irreparably broken at the wrist. The grip area seems to differ from originals, likely more suitable to owner...

Hard to see in the photos, but if the bipod did not involve permanent alteration, no major 'foul' has been committed in my opinion. Grand Dad's 1922 proofed M1910 Take Down Model wears a Gerard B 'scope on claw mounts. A 'period' alteration which was done before he purchased it second hand in...

Or these: Marked as "9.5X57 Mauser", but purchased (by me) direct from RCBS about 1990, correct part number for MS, assured by RCBS they were proper, have used to resize .35 Whelen to near perfect copies of DWM531.

I have that info. somewhere, don't recall offhand. Another AH member has a Pakistani book which has details of that very hunt, was going to have a relative translate relevant passages for me. Somewhere I do have the name of the guide as well as some names of the 'locals' on the hunt and...

Mine is a stainless Ruger Vaquero (large frame) with oversized walnut grips.

Stoeger, 1939:

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You're singing my song, but the M1910 was exclusively chambered for 9.5X57 (.375 Nitro Express). The 6.5X54 chambering was limited to the original M1900, 'Greek' military Y1903 and later variants, and M1903 Mannlicher Schoenauer in the pre WW2 period.