.38 S&W
| .38 S&W | |
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| general information | |
| caliber | .38 Smith & Wesson, 9 × 20 R |
| Sleeve shape | Edge sleeve with pull-off groove |
| Dimensions | |
| Sleeve shoulder ⌀ | 9.7 mm |
| Floor ⌀ | 9.05 mm |
| Cartridge bottom ⌀ | 11.0 mm |
| Sleeve length | 19.5 mm |
| Cartridge length | 31.2-31.6 mm |
| Weights | |
| Bullet weight | 9.5–13.0 g (146–200 grain ) |
| Powder weight | 0.26 g (4 grain ) |
| total weight | 16.9 g (500–600 grain ) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Speed v 0 | 190-230 m / s |
| Bullet energy E 0 | 200-250 years |
| Lists on the subject | |
The .38 S&W was a revolver cartridge released by Smith & Wesson in 1876. It was intended for their single action revolver 38 SA and initially loaded with black powder . The guns proved successful; Competitive companies such as Colt or Harrington & Richardson also built their own handguns based on the cartridge.
Great Britain
After the First World War, the British military looked for a replacement for the old .455 Webley caliber ammunition that had been found to be too strong . The .38 / 200 was developed on the basis of the .38 S&W . The addition indicates the bullet weight in grain (around 13 grams). In the first version, a blunt lead bullet was used. Due to concerns that these projectiles did not comply with the Hague Land Warfare Regulations , a lighter full jacket round head bullet was introduced from 1937. The ammunition was still part of the equipment of the British Army until 1963 .
The .38 Special (also from Smith & Wesson) is a much more modern and powerful cartridge that should not be confused with this one.
Other names
- .38 Super Police
- .38 Colt New Police
- .380 / 200
- .38 British Service
