Mike Irwin
Staff
"Developed from the earlier .38 Short Colt (for which I have not yet found a valid introduction date."
It's generally considered that the .38 Short Colt was introduced for use in Colt 1851 conversions.
The Rollin White patent expired in April 1869 so it's a good bet that the round was introduced in the 1869 to 1871 time frame.
It's generally considered that the .38 Short Colt was introduced for use in Colt 1851 conversions.
The Rollin White patent expired in April 1869 so it's a good bet that the round was introduced in the 1869 to 1871 time frame.