38 special

jaybo22

July 21, 2022 10:07

I came into possession of a Colt Lightning 38 special.

All I find for ammo appears to be handgun ammo.

I don't want to blow this fine gun up.

Any suggestions

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  jaybo22

  July 21, 2022 10:07

  
  

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  yoshmyster

  July 21, 2022 11:10

  Ain't .38 Special for hand guns? Maybe look for target load and stay away from +Ps?

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  BobJudy

  July 21, 2022 12:45

  Rifle or handgun? You are asking about 3 different calibers. The Colt lightning handgun was 38 long Colt not 38 special. The rifle was chambered in 38/40 not 38 special. These are not interchangeable. Both of these calibers are available on the auction side. Bob

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  AdamsQuailHunter

  July 21, 2022 12:49

  Just an extension to 'BobJudy's' information:

  Handgun: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_M1877

  Rifle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Lightning_Carbine

  Best Regards - AQH

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  truthful

  July 21, 2022 17:10

  If it really is a .38 Special, Bubba has been very busy on it and lost all collectable value. Hopefully it is actually in original .38-40 caliber which is a necked-down .44-40 case. There are low pressure Cowboy Action loads available as the Winchester 1873 and 1892 were also made in that caliber.

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  varian

  July 21, 2022 18:31

  there are repops of the colt lightning rifle made in 38 special

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