What is the .38 Short Colt?

The .38 Short Colt is a factory pistol cartridge in the Colt cartridges family, introduced in 1877.

What bullet diameter does the .38 Short Colt use?

The .38 Short Colt uses a bullet diameter of 0.375 inches.

The .38 Short Colt has a Rimmed Straight case type.

The .38 Short Colt uses a Boxer primer.

The Colt cartridges family includes the .38 Short Colt and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

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Ammo Ency. 6th Ed. p. 607

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