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.38 caliber firearms have been around for a long time- several muzzleloader, and cap & ball revolvers used that caliber (Colt Navy models). The .38 rimfire was created about 1861, and was followed by the .38 Webley, various .38 Colts, S&Ws, etc. The most common .38 cartridge today is the .38 Special (which is actually .357, not .38) It was created by Smith & Wesson in 1899, and is still in production.
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What caliber is a 38?
caliber 38 is a caliber 38. bullet dia. is .357 caliber deals with the dia. or measurement around the bullet head, not the bullet case.
Is 38 caliber bullet the diameter?
Close. a .38 caliber is usually closer to .357 caliber.
Can 38 caliber bullets be used in a 357 magnum?
No. <><><> Above is correct- however, ,38 Special CARTRIDGES can be used in a .357 magnum revolver. The .38 Special is actually not .38 caliber, but .357 caliber. .38 caliber bullets, such as used in the .38 S&W catridge, cannot be used.
Can you put a 38 caliber bullet in a 357 caliber revolver?
.38 Special, yes. Other .38 cartridges (such as the .38 Long Colt or .38 Super), no.
What size bullet does a 38 caliber?
38 is the size. This answer is actually correct, but more specifically, .38 special (and many of the other .38 caliber cartridges) are actually .357. The caliber ".38" was chosen to distinguish between .357 magnum and .38 special.
Is a 38 caliber bigger than a 40 caliber?
No
What is larger 38 caliber or a 45 caliber?
45
What is difference between 380 caliber and 38 caliber?
The .380 caliber is typically a pistol cartridge, also known as 9mm Short or 9mm Kurz, while the .38 caliber is a revolver cartridge, usually referring to .38 Special or .38 S&W. The .380 cartridge is generally smaller in diameter and length compared to the .38 caliber cartridges.
What does .38 caliber mean?
Caliber is the diameter of the bore of a firearm. It's expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch, as in .45 caliber or .380 caliber. Curiously, the actual diameter of a .38 caliber slug is 0.357 inch.
Difference between 32 and 38 colt police positive?
32 caliber is a little smaller then the 38 caliber
How do you load 38 caliber Iver Johnson pistol?
how to breakdown and load 38 caliber iver johnson pistol?
Can you shoot 38 caliber ammo in a 357 magnum rifle?
Yes If it is .38 special, this is correct. There are other types of .38 caliber other than .38 special, however.
