Thanks Ralph. That is the likely reason the barrel was bored out to 1.5". The dimensions you give match the 38 S&W. Barnes states the diameter of the brass is .386". So the 38-44 was made the same as a 38 S&W, except about .75" longer. Now all I have to do is find some brass?? I understand that 357 Maximum brass might work, but is .375" diameter.

It would also make sense that Driftwood's 32 chamber would likely have been done to shoot 32 Long ammo.

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