.38 Special (pronounced "Thirty-Eight Special") is a revolver cartridge designed by Smith & Wesson. This was the bullet used in the service revolvers of many policemen from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Despite its name, its caliber is actually 0.357 inches.
In Pop-culture
The term '.38 special' can refer to the music band .38 Special which used the name.
Synonyms
- .38 Smith & Wesson Special
- .38 S&W Special
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