The 38-72 was one of the first cartridges chambered in the Model 1895. It was a black powder cartridge, sending a 275 grain bullet out at 1,435 fps. The 38-72 was discontinued in 1909. I’ve ordered 20 cases from Jamison, but I also have 20 cases reformed from 444 brass. When I seated a .379 cast bullet, the cartridge would not chamber until I took 600 grit sandpaper and thinned the case necks to around ten thou. The soft cast bullets I have are not the right type, so I’ll have to order a custom mould to drop 275 grain, .380 diameter, gas check bullets. A range report will likely have to wait until later fall or next spring. Here is a photo of the 38-72 cartridge (on the left) beside the more well-known 38-55 cartridge on the right ....
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My 38-72 received its serial number on April 17, 1904, was received in the Winchester warehouse on August 8, 1904 and shipped on the 3rd of June, 1905. Here are a few photos of my ‘new’ beautiful classic old Winchester and its magnificent tapered octagon barrel and classic crescent buttplate.
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