.38 Merwin & Hulbert

1880 · Merwin, Hulbert & Co. · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: .38 M&H, .38 M.H. & Co., .38 Merwin Hulbert

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter9.65 mm (0.380")
Neck Diameter9.8 mm (0.386")
Base Diameter9.9 mm (0.390")
Case Length19.5 mm (0.768")
Overall Length30 mm (1.181")
Max Pressure90 MPa (13,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight9.5 g (147 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity210 m/s (689 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy210 J (155 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeSmall Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1880

Firearms chambered in .38 Merwin & Hulbert