38 Special

.38 Special

.38 Special was used for Revolver m/58, M/58B and M/58C. I don't know what it is that differs between Sk Ptr m/58 and M/72 yet, but one source says that its the amount of powder that differs. The revolvers was used by the Airforces pilots. The revolvers are now exchanged for pistol m/88 in calibre 9x19. The revolvers was also used as competition guns. .38 Special ammunition is weaker than the 9x19, much for its slow bullet speed.

Calibre 9x29,2

Model 9mm Sk Ptr M/58

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Projectile material Tombac jacket, led core

Projectile type Ball

Colour markings Green neck, blue primer

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This is a later form of the M/58 cartridge.

Calibre 9x29,2

Model 9mm Sk Ptr M/58

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Projectile type Ball

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This is a early form of M/58 cartridge with a old style primer and no seal around primer and projectile.

Calibre 9x29,2

Model 9mm Sk Ptr M/72

Projectile form

Projectile weight 9 Gram

Projectile material

Projectile type Ball

Colour markings

V0 mps 240 mps*

V0 fps

Propellant NC 1066

Propellant weight Gram 0,38 Gram

Propellant weight Grain 5,86 Grains

*With a 2" barrell. A 4" barell gives V0 = 265mps