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The 8×64mm S (also unofficially known as the 8×64mm S Brenneke) (the S means it is intended for 8.2 mm (.323 in) groove diameter bullets) is a rimless bottlenecked centerfire cartridge developed as a military service round for the German Army who never issued it. As is customary in European cartridges the 8 denotes the 8 mm bullet caliber and the 64 denotes the 64 mm (2.52 in) case length.
The 8×64mm is a hunting cartridge in central Europe and can due to its 87.5 mm (3.445 in) maximal overall length fairly easily be chambered in standard sized military Mauser Gewehr 98 bolt-action rifles. In such military M98 bolt actions the magazine boxes, however, have to be adapted by a competent gunsmith to function properly with the 8×64mm S cartridge, since the M98 internal magazine boxes feature an internal magazine length of 84 mm (3.31 in).
From my personal collection, Smith & Wesson 64-8 LE trade in (no markings) in very good condition. Minor cosmetic wear. Nice tight lockup, everything works as it should. Can handle .38 Sp and .38+P. Every collection must have at least one (1) S&W revolver. These pistols were well cared for and...
Smith & Wesson 64 K-frame round butt revolver with 2 pcs heavy barrel. I believe this is a police trade-in, however, it does not have any police or corrections markings on it. Locks up nice and tight, mirror bore. Probably never got much use. It is a newer model judging by the "Hillary Hole" and...