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Buy 38 Special Online

Buy 38 Special Online: One of the most resilient cartridges in history is the 38 Special. The.38 Smith & Wesson Special was introduced in 1898 with the intention of enhancing the firepower of the US Army. In the Great Depression, police started to favor the.38 Special because they needed a stronger bullet that could pierce the body of a motorized bandit’s vehicle. The round was simple to teach police trainees to shoot and had a soft target. These are the top five weapons available for shooting.38 Exclusive.

Early in the twenty-first century, the manufacturer abandoned double-action revolvers, but with the Colt Cobra, it revived the revolver line in 2017. The Cobra revolver bears the same moniker as the original Cobra revolver line.

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Smith & Wesson assigns its revolver frames a letter designation depending on the physical size of the frame the size of the user and the caliber use. The Model 442 is one of the company’s “J” frame guns intend for conceal carry.  Smith & Wesson still use steel where it counts: the barrel is make of stainless steel and the carbon steel cylinder. The heavier more powerful .357 Magnum cartridge is actually a descendant of the .38 Special round.  One modern example of a .38 Special–capable revolver is the Model 686. The 686 is base on Smith & Wesson’s L (medium) revolver frame. The “L” frame accommodates a wide variety of hand sizes while still being capable of handling the heavier recoil .357. The 686 is make of stainless steel and has a four inch-barrel and adjustable sights.

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Manufacturer: COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO.
Model: DETECTIVE SPECIAL
Serial Number: 697150
Caliber Info: .38 SPECIAL
Chambers: 6
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: 80-85%
Wood Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 1 7/8
Action: DOUBLE
Engraving: COLT PONY (& see description)
Item Location: Valatie, N.Y.