Colt Army Special 38 - WHAT .38?

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During the Phillipine Insurrection the standard Army issue revolver was Colt M1892 DA in 38 Long Colt, which proved insufficient. Some old 45 SA Colts were issued, and in 1909 Colt New Service 45 DA was adopted as an interrim measure before adopting Colt M1911 Auto 45.