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100 year old Smith Thanks for the info, when I shoot that old pistol I use downloaded 158 gr LSWC. I do worry about the severe wear under the top strap because it appears to cut most of the way through the strap. Any thoughts--??

I have a S&W 38 spec with patent dates 3-27-1894, 5-21-1898, 8-4-1898, 12-22-1898, 10-8-1901, 12-17-1901, and 2-8-1908 on top of the barrel. on the side of the barrel it has 38 S&W Special and under that U.S. Service CTG's. a serial number ubder the barrel of 106223. the serial number the grip...

I have a S&W 38 spec with patent dates 3-27-1894, 5-21-1898, 8-4-1898, 12-22-1898, 10-8-1901, 12-17-1901, and 2-8-1908 on top of the barrel. on the side of the barrel it has 38 S&W Special and under that U.S. Service CTG's. a serial number ubder the barrel of 106223. the serial number the grip...

buy a revolver, they rarely jam and if you hit a dead cartridge, simply pull the trigger again.

firing powderless cartridges Excellent way to jam up your gun. The primer will most certainly have enough force to push the bullet well out into your barrel. Then your looking for a way to remove the bullet without damaging the barrel!!!! Get someone with a reloader to make you some dummy...