There are several .38 calibers out there which have had revolvers chambered for them.
.38 Special and .38 Colt Special are the same thing, so if you have a .38 that is either one of those two the answer is yes.
.38 S&W, .38 Short Colt, .38 Long Colt are not interchangeable with the .38 Special, so if you have an older gun that is one of those, the answer is no.
If you can't figure it out, check with a reputable gunsmith.
You can shoot them in a .357 Magnum revolver, but that's about it.
A ".38 +P revolver" is simply a .38 Special revolver which is rated to fire +P loads. It's still a .38 Special, and the +P doesn't change the dimensions of the round itself.
Yes, you can shoot 38 specials through a .357 magnum revolver.
Overall length The 38 special is a stronger cartridge. If you have a .38 Special revolver it can still shoot a .38 S&W but not the other way around.
The .38 Short Colt catridge may be safely fired in a .38 Special revolver. Not ALL 38 Colts- .38 Short Colt.
38 Special. Stay away from +P
Depends on how old the revolver is.
No. The .38 S&W is a different cartridge from the .38 Special. Basically, the .38 S&W is shorter, fatter, and has less energy. It will not chamber in a gun meant for .38 Special.
38 special is only a revolver caliber. that's like saying a 44 magnum revolver or a 500 special revolver. a revolver is a revolver
Do not attempt this!
It depends on what you mean. A .38 revolver may be a .38 special, but there are other types of .38 besides just the special round.
No, you cannot. The .38 Special can be fired out of .357 Magnum revolver (but not automatics or lever action rifles), however.