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Jim Watson · September 7, 2008, 08:37 AM

30 Luger

JIM AND OTHERS:the 7.63 X 25 is same case

Teddy,

No it is not. .30 Luger is 7.65x21, not interchangeable with the Mauser round. Georg Luger shortened the cartridge for use in a butt magazine with spring housing behind it so the grip would be a reasonable size.

September 7, 2008, 08:37 AM	#9
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	30 Luger JIM AND OTHERS:the 7.63 X 25 is same case Teddy, No it is not. .30 Luger is 7.65x21, not interchangeable with the Mauser round. Georg Luger shortened the cartridge for use in a butt magazine with spring housing behind it so the grip would be a reasonable size.