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Old 01-11-2017, 01:47 PM
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The 1890 Army trials document states the following:

.38 S&W: 14.125 gr Black Powder, 146.3 grain bullet
10 shot avg. velocity 635 ft/sec (25') 5"

.38 LC: 17.85 grains Black Powder 150 grain bullet
10 shot average velocity 723 ft/sec (25') 6"

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