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Ricklin · January 15, 2019, 11:57 AM

In most cases just some embarrassment. I have an 1895 double action Colt in .38 Colt.
I am told that it will chamber and fire not only .38 special but also .357 magnum. Well I would bet it will fire ONE .357 mag.

.38 special is higher pressure than the old gun is designed for. Mine is pretty loose and I would bet it's had a lot of .38 special through it. It's very common to find these old DA Colt's shot loose.

I see ads on Gunbroker claiming these guns are .38 special caliber, they are not, but it will chamber .38 special and fire.

About the worst is a 20 gauge round in a 12 gauge. The rim will hang right at the forcing cone, enough room to load a 12 on top of the 20 gauge round.

January 15, 2019, 11:57 AM	#9
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,018	Smaller is better In most cases just some embarrassment. I have an 1895 double action Colt in .38 Colt. I am told that it will chamber and fire not only .38 special but also .357 magnum. Well I would bet it will fire ONE .357 mag. .38 special is higher pressure than the old gun is designed for. Mine is pretty loose and I would bet it's had a lot of .38 special through it. It's very common to find these old DA Colt's shot loose. I see ads on Gunbroker claiming these guns are .38 special caliber, they are not, but it will chamber .38 special and fire. About the worst is a 20 gauge round in a 12 gauge. The rim will hang right at the forcing cone, enough room to load a 12 on top of the 20 gauge round. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free