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Only .22 and .17 are rimfire.
A .38 Smith and Weston will be a centre fire cartridge,.
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Can you shoot 38 short colt ammo out of a 38 s and w revolver?
the 38 S&W cartridge is shorter the the 38 special and the 38 S&W cylinder is also shorter the the 38 special cylinder. both colt and S&W make the 38 S&W cartridge or 38 short cartridge..........................
What type of ammo does the victor .38 revolver use?
.38 S&W. NOT .38 Special, but .38 S&W.
What ammunition do you use in a 38 S and W CTG?
38 S&W ammo. which is a shorter version of the 38 special cartridge.
What is the Difference in 38 and 38 spl calibre?
if you allude to 38 S&W cartridge then you will find the case is shorter then a 38 Spl. case. You can fire a 38 S&W cartridge in a 38 Special but you can't fire a 38 Special in a pistol designed for the 38 S&W cartridge.
38 S and W Special CTG?
38 special is a full length 38 cartridge whereas a 38 S&W cartridge is also a 38 caliber but it has a shorter case.
Where can you find 38 s and w ammo?
Look in the better stocked gun shops or sporting goods stores. The 38 S&W cartridge predates the 38 Special (actually called the 38 S&W Special) by about 20 years and is a lower power cartridge. There are fewer guns chambered for the 38 S&W so the demand is much lower.
Can a 38 S and W gun fire 38 Short Colt safely?
No. While a .38 Special may safely fire .38 Short Colt, the .38 S&W is another cartridge entirely. It is larger in diameter than the .38 Special. Firing .38 SC in a .38 S&W will result in split cartridge cases.
Model Number 925 S and W 38?
The gun is likely a Harrington & Richardson (H&R) model 925. The caliber is .38 Smith and Wesson (S&W) special, not to be confused with .38 special (SPL). You must shoot the .38 S&W ammo, not .38 spl.
When was S and w 38 spl serial 55476 manufactured?
You will have to call S&W
What is a model 4T942 s and w 38 worth?
There is no S&W Model 4T942
How do I know if a US Revolver is a 32 or a 38?
By measuring the diameter of the hole in the cylinder. The .38 S&W cartridge is substantially larger than the .32 S&W cartridge. The simple way is to attempt to insert a .38 S&W cartridge in the cylinder. If it fits, it is a .38. If it does not, it is a .32. Both calibers were made in a 5 shot revolver. The .22 version is 7 seven. Please note the .38 is NOT a .38 Special, but a .38 S&W cartridge.
What ammunition can be used with a 38 caliber Colt Police Positive manufactured in the 1931?
38 special unless it's a 38 S&W, then 38 S&W cartridge. should say on barrel.
