.38-72 Winchester

1895 · Winchester Repeating Arms Company · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: .38-72 WCF

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter9.75 mm (0.384")
Neck Diameter10.41 mm (0.410")
Base Diameter12.37 mm (0.487")
Case Length66.55 mm (2.620")
Overall Length80.65 mm (3.175")
Typical Bullet Weight17.5 g (270 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity442 m/s (1450 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy1710 J (1261 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1895

Firearms chambered in .38-72 Winchester