.38-40 Winchester
1874 · Winchester Repeating Arms Company · 2 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .38 WCF, .38-40 Win, 10x33mmR
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 10.16 mm (0.400") |
| Neck Diameter | 10.54 mm (0.415") |
| Base Diameter | 11.86 mm (0.467") |
| Case Length | 33.02 mm (1.300") |
| Overall Length | 40.39 mm (1.590") |
| Max Pressure | 96.5 MPa (14,000 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 11.66 g (180 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 381 m/s (1250 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 846 J (624 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Pistol |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1874 |
Firearms chambered in .38-40 Winchester
- Winchester Model 1873 — Winchester Repeating Arms Company · Rifle · 1873
- Winchester Model 1892 — Winchester Repeating Arms Company · Rifle · 1892
Cartridge family
Parent cartridge: .44-40 Winchester