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What ammunition is used in a 38 caliber Colt Detective Special serial 51930?
Most say 38 special on the barrel
Can you use 9mm ammunition with a 38 caliber revolver?
No
Can you shoot regular 38 caliber ammunition in a 38 special?
NO, a 38 Special is actually .357 caliber. NO, a 38 Special is actually .357 caliber. A 38 special is NOT a 357 magnum. Both bullet heads are about .357 in diameter. The difference between the 38 and 357 is the length of the brass case. The 357 brass case is a bit longer then the 38 special case, and the gun powder load is a bit higher then the 38 special load...... Further, you can shoot a 38 special case in the 357 magnum revolver, however, you cannot fire a 357 magnum round in the 38 special. The 38 special cylinder is too short for the 357 round......
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.
What is the ammunition for a hi standard 38 caliber?
It is marked on the barrel.
What is the correct ammunition for a colt 38 detective special?
.38 special
What caliber is a Colt New Police Positive .38 and is ammunition still available?
If this is a .38 cal (check the markings on the frame and barrell) it is chambered for .38 caliber. If it is a Police Positive ammunition would be the .38 PP If it is a Police Positive Special you could use .38 PPS Check with any reputable gun shop/dealer or range and they'll give you the information you need.
What is the exact type of ammo for a particular firearm?
Question is too broad to answer. In general, use ammunition that is the same as the caliber or gauge marked on the firearm. If it is marked .38 Special, use only .38 Special- NOT .38 S&W, NOT .380. NOT .38 Super.
What is a 38 special gun?
A firearm chambered to fire 38 special ammunition
What is a 38 special?
A type of handgun ammunition.
What is 38 special?
A type of handgun ammunition.
What ammunition can you fire in a 38 special?
If it is only listed as .38 Special (spl), use only that ammo. If it is .38 S&W special, use only that ammo. Don't try to mix them. The diameters are not the same. If you still cannot determine the actual cartridge caliber, take it to a gunsmith and have them identify it for you.
