Is this anything like yours??
38. Cal Short is another way of saying .38 S&W
I have an old catalog, Meacham Arms Co., St.Louis (1884)
It lists an Improved British Bull-Dog.
" F. & W." Make.
DOUBLE ACTION, Self-Cocker.
The 32 cal. Are seven shot; 38 cal. Six shot, and 44cal. Five shot.
Send P. O. order for Sample. mailed, 50 cents extra.
No.250, New Model, Rubber Stock, Rebounding Hammers,
plated...............................................$3.12
Extra Pearl stock, $1.87, Ivory, $1.25; Engraving, $1.25
Seven shots in 5 seconds. weight 15 oz. Length of barrel 2in.