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38-spc

Cartridge
The .38 Smith & Wesson Special (commonly .38 Special, .38 Spl, or .38 Spc, pronounced "thirty-eight special") is a rimmed, centerfire cartridge designed by Smith & Wesson. It is most commonly used in revolvers, although some semi-automatic pistols and carbines also use this round. The .38 Special was the standard service cartridge of most police departments in the United States from the 1920s to the early 1990s, and was also a common sidearm cartridge used by soldiers in World War I. In other parts of the world, it is known by its metric designation of 9×29.5mmR or 9.1×29mmR.

Noted for its accuracy and manageable recoil, the .38 Special remains the most popular revolver cartridge in the world more than a century after its introduction. It is used for target shooting, formal target competition, personal defense, and for hunting small game.

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  1. dlh4x4

    Smith & Wesson Victory Revolver 38 Special C&R

      1. For Sale
    • $500
    • Lake Stevens
    • Washington
    Victory model Smith and Wesson C&R eligible Cash only, no shipping
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    Stainless Taurus 856 6-shot 38 special, Rosewood Grips, Speedstrips & IWB Holster

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $300
    • Salem
    • Oregon
    GONE Excellent condition Taurus 856, stainless steel. Original rubber grips and Pachmayr rosewood grips, 2 speed strips, and a kydex IWB holster included. Can't recall if I got this one to the range or not, but if I did, I doubt I ran a whole box through it. 6 round cylinder $300, buyer...
  3. misterarman

    Dillon Precision. 38 Special/ .357 Magnum Crimp Die

      1. For Sale
    • $40
    • Vancouver USA
    • Washington
    $40 Will ship at cost. misterarman AKA John 360.771.0013
  4. Tomato seed

    Rock Island Armory M200 4" 38 special

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $175
    • Estacada
    • Oregon
    Rock Island Armory 4" 38spl all black low round count. Great condition no box but I have lock and paperwork. $175 cash or trade. Fees on buyer. Can deliver to your FFL. Trades: Pistols .45acp, 9mm, .380acp, .32acp Rifles .22 mag, .556/.223, bolt action. 22lr, .308, 30-06, 7.62x39, 9mm .44 Magnum...
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    Astra NC-6 Revolver 4" Barrel .38Spl, Surplus Good Condition

      1. For Sale
    • $280
    • PORTLAND
    • Oregon
    Selling a surplus Astra NC-6 chambered in .38 special. Single/double action, Smith & Wesson style release, see pictures for finish condition. Functions perfectly. For more information, https://www.classicfirearms.com/astra-nc6-revolver-38spl-6-shot/
  6. Aero Denezol

    **SPF 10-13-23** Rossi R92 357 16" * Free Ship

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $520
    • Salem
    • Oregon
    Purchased new in 2023. Includes original box and manual. Only 50 rounds factory ammo fired. Some minor handling marks. Only thing I added are the front and rear swivel studs, which I bought from Rossi. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, cycles perfectly fine. I just want to go in a different...
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    Remington 22lr

      1. For Sale
    • $40
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    I have for sale the following ammunition: 1) Remington 22lr ammunition. This ammunition was dumped from (3) Remington 525 Golden Bullet Value packs into a plastic ammo box and likely contains 1500+ rds—I have not counted it. SOLD *150rds Remington 40S&W 180gr JKTD Hollow Points (R40SW2C)...
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    WTB Dillion 650 38 special kit

      1. Want to Buy
    • CATHLAMET
    • Washington
    Looking for a 38 special conversion kit for dillion 650/750.
  9. Aero Denezol

    **SPF 10-10** Smith & Wesson 64 64-8 .38 Special Revolver Stainless * Free Ship

      1. For Sale
    • $380
    • Salem
    • Oregon
    From my personal collection, Smith & Wesson 64-8 LE trade in (no markings) in very good condition. Minor cosmetic wear. Nice tight lockup, everything works as it should. Can handle .38 Sp and .38+P. Every collection must have at least one (1) S&W revolver. These pistols were well cared for and...
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  12. MuayThaiJJ

    Chiappa Rhino 60DS CONVERSION 9mm 38 Special 357 Magnum PPC Competition

    Got my Chiappa converted to 9mm, it's pretty sweet!
  13. nwwoodsman

    38 Special (350 Rounds)

      1. For Sale
    • $125
    • Vernonia
    • Oregon
    100-Remington +P 125 grain Semi Jacketed Hollo Points 100 rounds- Blazer 125 grain FMJ 100 rounds- Magtech 130grain FMC 50 rounds- Magtech 150 grain FMC All in orginal boxes and have been properly stores. $125 for all. Located in Vernonia. I can meet in the Scappoose/St Helens area or...
  14. ScottInPDX

    WTB/WTT for Ruger LCR in 38 Special

      1. Want to Buy
      2. Want to Trade For
    • Tualatin
    • Oregon
    I'm looking for a Ruger LCR 38 SPC revolver. I have $250 cash and can add any of the items I have listed in the classifieds or ammo in trade. I have most common calibers available. Due to the Measure 114 trial starting soon, seller must be able to meet at an FFL around the Portland area no...
  15. PDXONE

    38 Special: Federal HST, Nyclad, and Hornady Z-Max, as well as brass target ammo

      1. Want to Buy
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Seeking a couple boxes of each for a collection. Please let me know if you have any of these sitting around as they both have been discontinued. Additionally, looking for a solid deal on 38spl target ammo (LRN, FMJ, etc) that is brass cased. Any brand is fine but no home reloads please. Thank you!
  16. Gotyoursix

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    S&W .38 Special Airweight

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $450
    • Millersburg
    • Oregon
    As shown with 37 rounds of defensive ammo 3 rounds through it. Meet in Albany or surrounding area. Trade considered: Dillon 750XL (doesn’t need to be a $1K setup, looking for working base as a second press).
  18. USAF Medic

    Colt Diamondback 38 Special

      1. For Sale
    • $1850
    • Lincoln City
    • Oregon
    This Colt is in excellent condition. 99% Original finish. Very low round count. Original walnut grips. Asking $1850 for it. Need cash, so no trades,
  19. I

    Röhm Gesellschaft 38 Special Revolver

      1. For Sale
    • $110
    • Oregon City
    • Oregon
  20. Aero Denezol

    Smith & Wesson 64-8 * Free Ship

      1. For Sale
    • $399
    • Salem
    • Oregon
    Smith & Wesson 64 K-frame round butt revolver with 2 pcs heavy barrel. I believe this is a police trade-in, however, it does not have any police or corrections markings on it. Locks up nice and tight, mirror bore. Probably never got much use. It is a newer model judging by the "Hillary Hole" and...
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