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**Mike Irwin** · November 18, 2012, 06:58 AM

"The 44-40 dates to the black powder era and it's brass was designed for use with the lower pressures of the age."

Which is interesting because...

Smith & Wesson developed the .44 Special with black powder. It was the last commercial black powder cartridge developed, and was, for quite a few years, sold in both black powder and smokeless rounds.

November 18, 2012, 06:58 AM	#15
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,383	"The 44-40 dates to the black powder era and it's brass was designed for use with the lower pressures of the age." Which is interesting because... Smith & Wesson developed the .44 Special with black powder. It was the last commercial black powder cartridge developed, and was, for quite a few years, sold in both black powder and smokeless rounds. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.