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Originally Posted by BC38
AFAIK S&W didn't develop the 38 S&W K-frame from the 38 special K-frame. If anything it would be the other way around - they developed the 38 special guns from the existing 38 S&W designs - since the 38 S&W predates the 38 special. That would be a kind of de-evolution, wouldn't it? Plus, as others have pointed out all of that happened WAY before the 10-3 revision....
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What became the K frame as we know it actually was developed in 1899 for .38 S&W Special with the first Military & Police revolver. The cartridge was a lengthened version of the .38 Government cartridge then in use. Early versions included the ".38 US Service Cartridge" designation as S&W was disinclined to stamp .38 Long Colt on their product.
.38 S&W Special is NOT a long version of the .38 S&W.