Colt Single Action Army "First Generation" in .38 Special?

[Jim K]

I believe the ".38-44" listed for the Bisley is the old .38-44 S&W target load, not the 1930's .38-44, which is nothing but a hot loaded .38 Special. The .38-44 S&W round was the same case diameter as the .38 S&W but with a case length of 1.470", longer than the .357 Magnum.

Jim

 

[Jim Watson]

Undoubtedly.

Be an interesting setup. The .38-44 S&W Target case was the full length of a No 3 New Model cylinder. A roundnose bullet was seated all the way down in the case to be delivered direct from brass to barrel with no cylinder throat.
BUT: The Colt's cylinder is longer than the S&W's, which is why the .45 Colt/S&W Schofield legend has to be repeated on the internet about once a week.
I wonder what the .38-44 chamber looks like in a Colt cylinder. A conventional throat to align the bullet on its way to the barrel?

 

[PEP51]

Thanks

Thanks Armtbrat

 

[Jim K]

Good question, Jim. If I ever see one of those SA's, I''ll check!

Jim