.38 S&W

1877 · 9 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .38/200, .380 Revolver Mk I, .38 Smith & Wesson

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter9.65 mm (0.380")
Neck Diameter9.78 mm (0.385")
Base Diameter9.8 mm (0.386")
Case Length19.69 mm (0.775")
Overall Length31 mm (1.220")
Max Pressure100 MPa (14,500 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight13 g (201 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity189 m/s (620 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy232 J (171 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeSmall Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1877

Firearms chambered in .38 S&W