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− | The word ''' | + | The word '''Parabellum''' is a noun coined by [[Germany|German]] arms maker [[Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken]] and is derived from the Latin saying ''[[si vis pacem, para bellum]]'', meaning ''If you want peace, prepare for war''. The term has been used in the naming of a number of [[cartridges]]:<ref>[http://www.midwayusa.com/guntecdictionary.exe/showterm?TermID=3183 definition of Luger pistol] MidwayUSA</ref> |
*[[9x19mm Parabellum]], the pistol cartridge adopted by [[NATO]] but the 9 mm NATO has different parameters than commercial makes (dimensions and pressure). | *[[9x19mm Parabellum]], the pistol cartridge adopted by [[NATO]] but the 9 mm NATO has different parameters than commercial makes (dimensions and pressure). | ||
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*[http://luger.gunboards.com/ Jan C Still's Luger Forum Boards] | *[http://luger.gunboards.com/ Jan C Still's Luger Forum Boards] | ||
*[http://www.lugerforum.com/ The Luger Forum] | *[http://www.lugerforum.com/ The Luger Forum] | ||
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[[Category:Cartridge families]] | [[Category:Cartridge families]] | ||
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