Hi Mike

So does it make sense that my 1899 SN 179, with no caliber markings on the barrel would have been chambered for 38 Special?

Somebody said the very early ones were chambered for the shorter US govt cartridge, which I assume is the same as 38 Long Colt.

Roy told me this one shipped in October of 1899.

38 Special brass clearly chambers all the way, the chambers are long enough for them.

I do not see any evidence of the chambers having been lengthened, they appear original.

You can see photos in the thread I started yesterday.

Thanks.