Wallaby Damned Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 I have a Colt 1895 Army & Navy in 38 Colt (not 38spl). I used to have a few boxes but must have given them away as I can’t find them now and ammo seems to be non-existent at the moment. Anyone have a box or two laying around they can spare? My eldest son (11) would like to shoot with me and isn’t a fan of my 45 Colt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Eagle Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Try Plinkers Ammo in Brenham TX. they show 38 S&W short colt in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 I have 38 short colt and 38 s&w, they are not the same. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Sackett Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 If I am thinking correctly, you should be able to shoot 38 special. I believe the Short Colt originally used a heeled bullet and the cylinder was through bored without a throat. Check your barrel and it it’s around .358 with a forcing cone you should be OK with the specials. If your concern is pressure, load them light. Or maybe not……. I don’t have a 38 Colt to measure up, so measure carefully.. Don’t just take my word for it. Sam Sackett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Henry B. Tolate Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Wallaby, You need .38 Long Colt. Not .38 S&W. You can also shoot the .38 Short Colt. Never, ever .38 Special. That gun was designed for the low pressure .38 Long Colt. By the way the .38 Special case should not quite fit all the way into the cylinder. The original .38 Long Colt did use a .360 heeled bullet, but later just use the .357 inside lubed bullet and they shoot good enough. If you reload, just keep the pressures low in that 100+ year old gun. And enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Sackett Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 I stand corrected. Thank you. Sam Sackett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Henry B. Tolate Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Just a further note. The .38 S&W is a little larger diameter case with generally a .360" inside lubed bullet. Also shorter. It should not fit into your cylinder. It is also the same as the .38 Colt New Police and Police Positive. With 200 grain bullet it was the British service round, the .38/200. Another confusing issue is that the .38 Special was also called the .38 S&W Special, when first introduced. One other note, the .38 Long Colt was also known as the .38 Colt Army/Navy. These were all .359" bullets, but .357, .358 will work. My .360 cast works out well. Lead bullets only in these revolvers. Perhaps this is all more than you wanted to know. Sorry, long post. I get carried away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudflat Mike, SASS #20904 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Use 38 special with wadcutter bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedawg SASS#60968 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Local Amish general store has close to a 1,000 rounds of it. Course it is about $90 a box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Henry B. Tolate Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Just checked a M1901 Army .38 Colt and the cylinder is bored straight through. So a .38 Special case will chamber. Just watch your pressures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Book Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 I recently bought two boxes of .38 Long Colt from Choice Ammunition in MT. Excellent service and they are a SASS affiliate. https://choiceammunition.com/product/38-long-colt-125-grain-tcfp-hi-tek-coated-lead-cowboy-action100-hand-loaded/ Hope this helps. SB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Damned Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 Thanks for the lead; great knowing they’re local to me in Montana, about 20 minutes away from the homestead! Unfortunately, they’re also out of stock. I may have to buy brass and dies at this rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckey O'Neill , SASS Life #42761 Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Hey Wallaby, Just sent you a PM. Buckey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Damned Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 Thanks @Buckey O'Neill , SASS Life #42761! Appreciate your help here. I’ll make sure to pay it forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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