.38-40 Winchester
1874 · Winchester Repeating Arms Company · 2 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .38 WCF, .38-40 WCF, .38 CLMR
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 10.16 mm (0.400") |
| Neck Diameter | 10.69 mm (0.421") |
| Base Diameter | 11.96 mm (0.471") |
| Case Length | 33.02 mm (1.300") |
| Overall Length | 40.39 mm (1.590") |
| Max Pressure | 94.5 MPa (13,700 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 11.66 g (180 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 381 m/s (1250 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 847 J (625 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Pistol |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1874 |
Firearms chambered in .38-40 Winchester
- Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle — Colt's Manufacturing Company · Rifle · 1884
- Colt Single Action Army — Colt's Manufacturing Company · Revolver · 1873
Cartridge family
Parent cartridge: .44-40 Winchester