.38 Long Centerfire

1870 · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: .38 CF, .38 Long CF, .38 Centerfire

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter9.6 mm (0.378")
Neck Diameter10.1 mm (0.398")
Base Diameter10.3 mm (0.406")
Case Length22.2 mm (0.874")
Overall Length35 mm (1.378")
Typical Bullet Weight9.7 g (150 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity335 m/s (1099 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy544 J (401 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeCenterfire
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1870

Firearms chambered in .38 Long Centerfire