Hello
I have been wondering about this question for a bit, this might seem like a dumb question but I had to ask anyway.
The question is about the .38" calibre WWII British Revolver Cartridge.
Of all the photos of actual WWII British and Commonwealth SAA Cartons that I have seen, the label clearly reads .380", also the same applies to the headstamps on the cartridges as well.
But, I see many people using the term ".38-200" to describe this cartridge. I am living in the United States and hear that term being used here the most, so I not certain if this is "American Collector Slang" or not?
I understand that the original .380" Mk. I Revolver Cartridge was a 200 grain lead bullet. So the term ".38-200" makes sense in practical terms, that much I understand.
I also understand that the version of the cartridge used during WWII and afterwards, the .380" Mk.II Revolver Cartridge had a 178 grain (I think?) Ball (aka "FMJ") Bullet instead of a 200 grain lead bullet. I hear some people use the term ".38-200" to describe that cartridge as well, even though it does not have a 200 grain bullet.
I tend to use the term .380" Revolver Cartridge. Am I correct or not, or is ".38-200" a "correct" term as well?
Thanks
Mark
I have been wondering about this question for a bit, this might seem like a dumb question but I had to ask anyway.
The question is about the .38" calibre WWII British Revolver Cartridge.
Of all the photos of actual WWII British and Commonwealth SAA Cartons that I have seen, the label clearly reads .380", also the same applies to the headstamps on the cartridges as well.
But, I see many people using the term ".38-200" to describe this cartridge. I am living in the United States and hear that term being used here the most, so I not certain if this is "American Collector Slang" or not?
I understand that the original .380" Mk. I Revolver Cartridge was a 200 grain lead bullet. So the term ".38-200" makes sense in practical terms, that much I understand.
I also understand that the version of the cartridge used during WWII and afterwards, the .380" Mk.II Revolver Cartridge had a 178 grain (I think?) Ball (aka "FMJ") Bullet instead of a 200 grain lead bullet. I hear some people use the term ".38-200" to describe that cartridge as well, even though it does not have a 200 grain bullet.
I tend to use the term .380" Revolver Cartridge. Am I correct or not, or is ".38-200" a "correct" term as well?
Thanks
Mark
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