A Brief History of .38 Special

In this week's video, Rodney discusses the history of the .38 Special cartridge -- from it's predecessor cartridges such as the .38 Short Colt to the many different .38 Caliber cartridges that were developed around the same time period, all the way through to the .357 Magnum cartridge that was developed out of it.

PHOTO ATTRIBUTION
Photo of Smith & Wesson Factory, 1908.
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Smith & Wesson Model 1899.
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Moro Warriors, A Depiction of the Battel of Bud Bagsak. US Army Center of Military History.

.38 Special in "Voluntary Industry Performance Standards for Pressure and Veolocity of Centerfire Pistol and Revolver Ammunition for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers." Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute.

38-44 Heavy Duty.
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1930s Car Gangs. St. Louis Car Museum.
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