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BothellBob	38 revolver with strange crane latch	Lead	[-]
Posts: 87 (06/20/09 1:19 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None I came across this one last gun show. "MADE IN SPAIN" above the left grip; "38 LONG CTG" on left side of barrel; proofs (the letters might be PN) as pictured (with an additional ?rampant bull? on the cylinder); SN 18nnn below 1926 on the butt; no other markings that I have noticed. I was intrigued by the crane release/catch lever that sits in front of the cylinder. I assumed that it might be 38 Long Colt, but there is the mystery. Diameter for either of those would be about the same, and they do measure within specified tolerances, but the depth of the chambers (before it "cones" down to spec) is long enough to accept a 38 Special (which does fit). I would have thought that a made for export would be properly labeled. Does anyone know what this is or the "safe" cartridge? Thanks, BothellBob
jeeper1		#1	[-]
Posts: 5628 (06/20/09 11:36 AM) MODERATOR Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I believe that the proper cartridge is the 38 long colt. Wikipedia 38 long colt and 38 special for more info. If you are going to load for it and can't find 38 long colt cases you can shorten 38 special cases for loading. I may not be completely sane, but at least I don't think I have the power to influence the weather grog101.forumco.com/active.asp www.GBOCannons.com www.homegunsmith.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.cgi
AlleyOop007	.38 Largo?	#2	[-]
Posts: 1309 (06/21/09 9:20 AM) Contributing Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I have a .38 revolver made by Erbera (spelling ?) for the Buenas Aries police that shoots the .38 Largo, which I believe is basically a .38 Special loaded to black powder pressures. I have shot .38 short colt in it without mishap. Century Arms was selling these Smith and Wesson knockoff revolvers a few years ago for under $50. AlleyOop007 NRA Life Member since 1969 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
AlleyOop007		#3	[-]
Posts: 1310 (06/21/09 9:21 AM) Contributing Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	AlleyOop007 wrote: I have a .38 revolver made by Erbera (spelling ?) in Spain for the Buenas Aries police that shoots the .38 Largo, which I believe is basically a .38 Special loaded to black powder pressures. I have shot .38 short colt in it without mishap. Century Arms was selling these Smith and Wesson knockoff revolvers a few years ago for under $50. AlleyOop007 NRA Life Member since 1969 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Bob In St Louis		#4	[-]
Posts: 4928 (06/21/09 7:52 PM) MODERATOR Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	38 Special - use light target loads. Markings (rampant lion) indicate 1926 to early 1927 manufacture.

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