What is the .38-55 Winchester?

The .38-55 Winchester is a factory rifle cartridge in the Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges family, introduced in 1884.

What bullet diameter does the .38-55 Winchester use?

The .38-55 Winchester uses a bullet diameter of 0.379 inches.

What is the case type of the .38-55 Winchester?

The .38-55 Winchester has a Rimmed Straight case type.

What primer does the .38-55 Winchester use?

The .38-55 Winchester uses a Large Rifle (.210") primer.

What cartridges are in the Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges family?

The Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges family includes the .38-55 Winchester and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

.38-55 Winchester

Rifle Factory

Family	Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges
Year	1884
Case Type	Rimmed Straight
Primer	Large Rifle (.210")

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.379
Case Length	2.09
Neck Ø	0.392
Shoulder Ø	0.394
Base Ø	0.422
Rim Ø	0.506
Total Length	2.51

References

Ammo Ency. 6th Ed. p. 610

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