When was the .38 Special Smith&Wesson cartridge introduced?
The first revolver that could have been chambered for it was the .38 Hand Ejector introduced in 1899 and produced from 1899 to 1902. Some books imply that the .38 Special cartridge was offered in 1899. Others say it was introduced sometime after 1899 but before 1902. Still others say it was not intoduced until sometime after 1902.
Also, since it was a blackpowder cartridge, does any one know the weight of the powder charge in the original .38 Special cartridges?
The first revolver that could have been chambered for it was the .38 Hand Ejector introduced in 1899 and produced from 1899 to 1902. Some books imply that the .38 Special cartridge was offered in 1899. Others say it was introduced sometime after 1899 but before 1902. Still others say it was not intoduced until sometime after 1902.
Also, since it was a blackpowder cartridge, does any one know the weight of the powder charge in the original .38 Special cartridges?