Description
Steinel’s 86 grain Round Nose 7.65 French Long is built for shooters, collectors, and enthusiasts who appreciate historically significant military sidearms and properly loaded vintage handgun ammunition This load goes one step further and offers the correct bullet weight an velocity of the original loading. Manufactured with modern components and quality-controlled assembly standards, this cartridge delivers reliable performance while preserving the shooting characteristics expected from the original 7.65 French Long platform.
This 86-grain cast and coated round nose projectile is loaded to approximately 1,040 FPS and is designed to provide dependable cycling, and clean operation in properly functioning firearms chambered for 7.65 French Long ammunition.
For collectors and shooters searching for hard-to-find 7.65 French Long ammo, Steinel Ammunition continues to support legacy calibers that are often overlooked by major manufacturers.
7.65 French Long Built for Historic French Military Handguns
The 7.65 French Long cartridge – also known as:
- 7.65 French Longue
- 7.65x20mm Longue
- 7.65 Longue ammo
was originally developed for French military pistols and remains a highly sought-after cartridge among collectors and military surplus enthusiasts today.
This load is well-suited for:
- French military surplus pistols
- Historical firearm collections
- Recreational target shooting
- Vintage handgun enthusiasts
- Range with collectible firearms
Steinel carefully developed this ammunition to offer modern reliability while maintaining the overall shooting experience expected from classic French service pistols.
Reliable Components & Consistent Performance of 7.65 French Long 86gr
Each cartridge is assembled using premium modern components, including:
- Starline brass with dedicated “7.65 FL” headstamp
- Boxer primers
- Clean-burning powder
- 86 grain cast and coated round nose bullets
The plated projectile helps reduce fouling while supporting smooth feeding and reliable function during extended range sessions.
Unlike corrosive surplus ammunition, this load is fully non-corrosive, helping simplify firearm maintenance and long-term preservation of collectible pistols.
Designed for Shooters Who Still Run Their Classics
Many vintage military handgun owners prefer ammunition that balances historical authenticity with modern manufacturing quality. Steinel’s 7.65 French Long ammunition is built specifically for shooters who actively use and maintain these historic firearms rather than leaving them as display pieces.
Whether you are revisiting a classic French service pistol, expanding a military surplus collection, or simply enjoying a rare historical caliber at the range, this load delivers dependable performance with modern consistency.
