Photos / descriptions of WWII era .38 S&W and .38 Special ammo

[cav_cdr]

Can anyone provide or, direct me to photos and descriptions of the .38 S&W and .38 Special ammo used during WWII? I would like to obtain original cartridges / boxes / cans to go in a display of my WWII era revolvers. Thanks in advance.

 

[usmcdoc67]

Are you referring to the Victory model. If so, there was a post here sometime ago with good info. Can't locate link though.

[cav_cdr]

Yes, for the Victory model, Colt Commando and pre-Victory models. I tried to search for it but came up empty. Would like photos / info on both .38 S&W and .38 Special used during WWII.

[Charlie Flick]

Greetings:

 

The ball ammunition used by the Navy and others authorized to carry the .38 Special revolvers in WW2 was Remington 158 grain Steel Cased ammunition. This ammo, seen in the photo below, was only manufactured in WW2.

 

 

Also used was the Remington 120 grain Tracer ammo. Two flavors of this ammo are seen below.

 

 

I don't have time right now for more info. I trust this is what you are looking for. Let me know if anything else is needed.

 

Regards,

Charlie Flick

[cav_cdr]

Thank you, sir. I appreciate your help.

[kwill]

This is the British .38 S&W, aka 38-200, aka MkII .380.

 

[Ronald]

38 Special

[cav_cdr]

Good info on the .38-200, kwill. Nice photo of the OSS rig and ammo, Ronald. Thanks to you both - I appreciate the information. Keep it coming.