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Originally Posted by tabs
That is NOT a S&W 38 Spl round but the anemic 38 LC round. U try and fire a 38 spl round through that pistola and you might be missing your hand.
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Tabs is correct about the cartridge for your revolver. The good news is that 38 Long Colt and 38 Short Colt are both fairly easy to find. Expect to pay about $40 per box of 50. It wasn't until 1904 that Colt started offering these guns made for the 38 Special round. That was the year that Colt brought out the Officers Model (April, 1904). At that time, Colt reduced the bore diameter to work with the 38 Specials smaller diameter bullet and changed the cylinder from being bored straight thru to one with a reduced diameter lip at the front of the cylinder. At any rate, you have a nice example of an early DA Colt that you really don't want to damage! Good luck and happy shooting!