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Umm...it mentions in the article that to make more effective close range weaponry: ""this was done by shortening the 8 mm Mauser cartridge to 33 mm and using a lighter bullet.""  ..last I checked, although I'm no gun expert, 8 mm was shorter than 33 mm.  If this is indeed accurate, it's worded somewhat poorly.  (new to wikipedia, just trying to help) JSto"