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38spl

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 1990s, and was also a common sidearm cartridge used by soldiers in World War II. In other parts of the world, it is known by its metric designation of 9×29.5mmR or 9.1×29mmR.Known for its accuracy and manageable recoil, the .38 Special remains one of the most popular revolver cartridges 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. VinnieBoomBah

    Open top revolver

      1. Want to Buy
    • Beaverton
    • Oregon
    Not real pickey on caliber or cosmetics, totally into Function Over Form. Navy preferred but not a requirement :) For those of you that clicked on this and thought "A what?" it's a pistol that came between the black powder pistols and the classic Colt Single Action Army, it has the basic frame...
  2. alelord

    S&w chief's special pre model 36

      1. For Sale
    • $499
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Used with some blems in finish 38 spl Flat latch 71xxx serial 1950s I believe C&R ok Bore looks good timing is solid $499 Transfer done at AL AMMO LLC Call or text at 3609310464
  3. JCORD

    Smith & Wesson Model 649 38spl ***spf***

      1. For Sale
    • $375
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Selling a Smith & Wesson model 649 chambered in 38 spl. it is in good condition. Asking $375 This is part of an estate that I am helping the family liquidate, all transfers will be completed at their preferred ffl in Hillsboro, OR. This is a cash only deal (no payment apps) and I am not able to...
  4. JCORD

    Smith & Wesson Model 38 38spl ***spf***

      1. For Sale
    • $300
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Selling a Smith & Wesson model 38 chambered in 38 spl. it is in good condition. Asking $300 This is part of an estate that I am helping the family liquidate, all transfers will be completed at their preferred ffl in Hillsboro, OR. This is a cash only deal (no payment apps) and I am not able to...
  5. arakboss

    Done  Norma 38spl 50ct box $9.99 + shipping. Limit 3

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1023691590?pid=993142 These are not eligible for free shipping but if you use this code FS072924 and add a $100 worth of free shipping eligible items to your cart, the ammo will ship free with the rest of the order. I had some AR Stoner (BCA) AR15 barrels on...
  6. arakboss

    Loading 9mm Projectiles in 38spl cases.

    Any tips or tricks to loading 9mm projectiles (all kinds) in 38spl cases? This guy had decent success. View: https://youtu.be/RulwrMBQ8nw?feature=shared
  7. JCORD

    Taurus M85UL 38spl

      1. For Sale
    • $300
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Selling a Taurus M85UL Ultra Lite, chambered in 38spl, it is excellent condition and comes with the factory case, Asking $300 This is part of an estate that I am helping the family liquidate, all transfers will be completed at their preferred ffl in Hillsboro, OR. This is a cash only deal (no...
  8. JCORD

    Taurus 856 38spl ultra lite

      1. For Sale
    • $295
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Selling a Taurus 856 Ultra Lite, chambered in 38spl, it is excellent condition and comes with the factory case, Asking $295 This is part of an estate that I am helping the family liquidate, all transfers will be completed at their preferred ffl in Hillsboro, OR. This is a cash only deal (no...
  9. JCORD

    Ruger LCR-x 38SPL +p LNIB

      1. For Sale
    • $400
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Selling a Ruger LCR-X chambered in 38SPL +P, it is in excellent condition and comes with the factory box. Asking $400 This is part of an estate that I am helping the family liquidate, all transfers will be completed at their preferred ffl in Hillsboro, OR. This is a cash only deal (no payment...
  10. JCORD

    Smith & Wesson 10-14 38spl +p LNIB

      1. For Sale
    • $500
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Selling a Smith & Wesson model 10-14 chambered in 38 spl +p, it is in excellent condition and comes with the factory box. Asking $550 This is part of an estate that I am helping the family liquidate, all transfers will be completed at their preferred ffl in Hillsboro, OR. This is a cash only...
  11. alelord

    Smith and Wesson 442-1 with box 38spl +p

      1. For Sale
    • $375
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Used but in good shape 442-1 no lock comes with original box $375 obo with transfer included at Al ammo llc Call or text at 3609310464
  12. RichPet

    'Lee Loader' kits .38spl, .357M, .22-250 - SALE PENDING

      1. For Sale
    • $20
    • Lowell
    • Oregon
    Sale pending our schedules meeting up next week. Thanks! These kits allow you to manually handload shells with nothing else but a hammer (plastic of course!) and a way to measure powder. All three kits are complete EXCEPT they do not have the powder scoops (I sold them with the powder scale -...
  13. MuayThaiJJ

    38SPL Brass 1500+ cases $120 shipped

      1. For Sale
    • $120
    • Danville
    • Other
    I have a growing number of once-fired 38 special brass. It is well over 1500 cases, I am guessing between 1500-1700. $120 (shipped)
  14. R

    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/
  15. Newberg

    1974 Ruger Security Six 357mag Revolver with Holster.

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $550
    • Newberg
    • Oregon
    1974 Blued Sturm Ruger "Security Six" 357mag Revolver with Pachmayr Grips and vintage Hunter "Snap-Off" Belt Holster. $550 cash / $600 Trade value. Transfer at Highline firearms in Newberg or Tigard Pawn. My other listings: FAL Accessories...
  16. VinnieBoomBah

    Ruger ARX 38spl & Independence 158 gr JSP 357 mag NOW WITH CCI SHOT SHELLS NEW PRICE

      1. For Sale
    • $45
    • Beaverton
    • Oregon
    Surplus to my needs :) 15 rounds Ruger ARX 77gr frangible ammo 60 rounds Independence 158 gr JSP 357 mag with 27 once fired cases Pack of CCI pest control / shot shells $45.00 Now $40.00 for all of it
  17. A4TON

    12 Gauge Shotgun Ammo & .38 Special Ammo

      1. For Sale
    • $100
    • Clackamas
    • Oregon
    I have some mixed brand shotgun shells. They are all 12 Gauge, 2 3/4 inches. I also have some mixed brand .38 Special Ammo. $100 or best offer. I also have a Burris 2 1/2X-7X Scope I am looking to sell. $100 or best offer.
  18. Xmark1

    357mag & 38spl Reloading brass

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $300
    • West Linn
    • Oregon
    I have some brass I inherited from a shooting buddy's estate I want to sell. 1,500 pieces of 357mag 2,200 pieces - 38 special 1 partial box of Sierra 125gr JHP's Some are brand new never fired. Most brass some nickel plate. They come with the containers shown in the pictures. $300 cash, FTF...
  19. 9

    S&W model 64-3 38spl

      1. For Sale
    • $350
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
    I have a model 64-3 38spl 6 shot k frame.l 4" In fair condition, no pitting just some nicks and scratches but nothing major. Definitely a good shooter. It has a wilson combat spring kit installed to lighten the trigger a bit and comes with an extra cylinder. Asking $350, located in Eugene but...
  20. HyenaHank

    Gunsmith special Smith and Wesson Model 10

      1. For Sale
    • $250
    • Seattle
    • Washington
    Up for sale is a Gunsmith special S+W Model 10 from WWII. A bit of backstory on it. this was part of the US Lend/Lease program, where we sent over several different weapons to our allies in Europe. Among those were these Model 10s. What distinguishes this from other model 10's is the lanyard...
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