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∙ 11y agoMade in 1981. Take it to a gunsmith for positive identification or call S&W.
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∙ 11y ago38 special is only a revolver caliber. that's like saying a 44 magnum revolver or a 500 special revolver. a revolver is a revolver
I believe colt introcued the 38 in 1886...................so, yes for 1903
It depends on what you mean. A .38 revolver may be a .38 special, but there are other types of .38 besides just the special round.
38 special
I believe it was manufactured in 1906. Someone please correct me if I'm mistaken.
A fine revolver.
The "J" frame is the Smith & Wesson small frame revolver such as the model 36 .38 special. The smallest frame, as in the model 36 Chief's Special.
No
Good revolver.
A ".38 +P revolver" is simply a .38 Special revolver which is rated to fire +P loads. It's still a .38 Special, and the +P doesn't change the dimensions of the round itself.
Your Rossi revolver fires the .38 special cartridge.
.44 Special is the correct ammunition.