Shot Gun for Enfield No 2 - Page 2

ripcord810 · 07-30-2012, 01:07 PM

Yes, it is held in with a screw. I took it apart and removed disc. No markings at all.

sheepherder · 07-30-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ripcord810

Yes, it is held in with a screw. I took it apart and removed disc. No markings at all.

Still a conversation piece with the 'government property' [broad arrow] marking...

sheepherder · 07-30-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alanint

The .38 S&W is a fairly anemic load, but believed effective in Europe at that time.

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Originally Posted by alanint

Not in .38 S&W it would'nt, unless you merely want to annoy your assailant..

Doug, you are so *down* on this cartridge!!!

Pic below is a 38 S&W from my cartridge collection, compared to a 9mm Parabellum...

My 1970 Lyman 45th Edition Reloading Handbook lists 38 S&W loads of 121 gr cast bullet w/5.0 gr Unique and 133 grain cast bullet w/4.8 gr Unique as both developing over 1000 fps...that's pretty close to 9mm military loading (back then)...

* (Only recommended for solid frame revolvers)

rhuff · 07-30-2012, 05:15 PM

Thank you for posting your new snubby! I have never seen one of those before, and find it most interesting, to say the least. I had an old box of English 380/200 ammo for many years, but a friend told me that he had his father's revolver (breaktop) in that caliber, so I made them a present to him. I don't know if he ever shot the revolver or not. Do you plan to ever shoot your revolver?

sheepherder · 07-30-2012, 05:26 PM

I was browsing Midway and noticed that they have several brands of 38 S&W...From some of the comments, it seems to be popular for Cowboy Action Shooters...Remington has some that looks fairly mild...

Technical Information
Caliber: 38 S&W
Bullet Weight: 146 Grain
Bullet Style: Lead Round Nose
Case Type: Brass

Ballistics Information:
Muzzle Velocity: 685 fps
Muzzle Energy: 150 ft. lbs.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/877...nose-box-of-50

alanint · 07-30-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

Doug, you are so *down* on this cartridge!!!

Pic below is a 38 S&W from my cartridge collection, compared to a 9mm Parabellum...

My 1970 Lyman 45th Edition Reloading Handbook lists 38 S&W loads of 121 gr cast bullet w/5.0 gr Unique and 133 grain cast bullet w/4.8 gr Unique as both developing over 1000 fps...that's pretty close to 9mm military loading (back then)...

* (Only recommended for solid frame revolvers)

Its more about the lack of loadings than the actual power. There are no really decent defense loads available for the .38 S&W. and I would not want to carry handloads due to liability.

sheepherder · 07-30-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by alanint

Its more about the lack of loadings than the actual power. There are no really decent defense loads available for the .38 S&W...

Probably due to the large number of top-break revolvers which are old and not 'robust' enough to handle hot loads...

padredan · 07-30-2012, 07:08 PM

The one i own seems to be able to take out any threat you may encounter from any zombie televisions. Beyond that who knows, actualy a very pleasant round.

Patronen · 07-30-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

I was browsing Midway and noticed that they have several brands of 38 S&W...From some of the comments, it seems to be popular for Cowboy Action Shooters...Remington has some that looks fairly mild...

Technical Information
Caliber: 38 S&W
Bullet Weight: 146 Grain
Bullet Style: Lead Round Nose
Case Type: Brass

Ballistics Information:
Muzzle Velocity: 685 fps
Muzzle Energy: 150 ft. lbs.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/877...nose-box-of-50

There's a Ten X 150gr. flat point bullet that looks interesting, too bad it's only at 600fps. If it wasn't for the liabilty thing that bullet with more power behind it wouldn't be too bad of a loading.

ripcord810 · 07-30-2012, 10:41 PM

I do plan to fire it at some point if I don't trade it off first.

sheepherder · 07-30-2012, 10:49 PM

I guess they're not as rare as some sites say...Besides the one(s) on GB, there's two on GA...Here's one of them...

sheepherder · 08-03-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ripcord810

I'll be interested in seeing what that one sells for...

Sort of disappointing...

This item has been Sold!

Lee Enfield No. 2 38 S&W Revolver 2" Barrel

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Current Bid $225.00 No Reserve!
Started at $225.00
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07-30-2012, 05:26 PM	#25
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	I was browsing Midway and noticed that they have several brands of 38 S&W...From some of the comments, it seems to be popular for Cowboy Action Shooters...Remington has some that looks fairly mild... Technical Information Caliber: 38 S&W Bullet Weight: 146 Grain Bullet Style: Lead Round Nose Case Type: Brass Ballistics Information: Muzzle Velocity: 685 fps Muzzle Energy: 150 ft. lbs. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/877...nose-box-of-50 __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	The one i own seems to be able to take out any threat you may encounter from any zombie televisions. Beyond that who knows, actualy a very pleasant round. Attached Thumbnails __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

07-30-2012, 10:49 PM	#31
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	I guess they're not as rare as some sites say...Besides the one(s) on GB, there's two on GA...Here's one of them... Attached Thumbnails __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

07-30-2012, 01:07 PM	#21
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Yes, it is held in with a screw. I took it apart and removed disc. No markings at all.

07-30-2012, 05:15 PM	#24
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,692 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	Thank you for posting your new snubby! I have never seen one of those before, and find it most interesting, to say the least. I had an old box of English 380/200 ammo for many years, but a friend told me that he had his father's revolver (breaktop) in that caliber, so I made them a present to him. I don't know if he ever shot the revolver or not. Do you plan to ever shoot your revolver?

07-30-2012, 10:41 PM	#30
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	I do plan to fire it at some point if I don't trade it off first.