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**Mike Irwin** · September 19, 2010, 07:56 PM

Well, that gun apparently was made somewhat earlier, as it makes reference to the "U.S. Service Cartridge," which was the .38 Long Colt. The Long Colt was officially out of US service in 1911, but was more or less out of service in combat zones a lot earlier than that because of the .38 Long Colt's deficiencies in stopping determined opponents.

September 19, 2010, 07:56 PM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	Well, that gun apparently was made somewhat earlier, as it makes reference to the "U.S. Service Cartridge," which was the .38 Long Colt. The Long Colt was officially out of US service in 1911, but was more or less out of service in combat zones a lot earlier than that because of the .38 Long Colt's deficiencies in stopping determined opponents. __________________ "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.