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38 special
jaybo22
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I came into possession of a Colt Lightning 38 special.
All I find for ammo appears to be handgun ammo.
I don't want to blow this fine gun up.
Any suggestions
Comments
Ain't .38 Special for hand guns? Maybe look for target load and stay away from +Ps?
Rifle or handgun? You are asking about 3 different calibers. The Colt lightning handgun was 38 long Colt not 38 special. The rifle was chambered in 38/40 not 38 special. These are not interchangeable. Both of these calibers are available on the auction side. Bob
Just an extension to 'BobJudy's' information:
Handgun: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_M1877
Rifle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Lightning_Carbine
Best Regards - AQH
If it really is a .38 Special, Bubba has been very busy on it and lost all collectable value. Hopefully it is actually in original .38-40 caliber which is a necked-down .44-40 case. There are low pressure Cowboy Action loads available as the Winchester 1873 and 1892 were also made in that caliber.
there are repops of the colt lightning rifle made in 38 special