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Originally Posted by Absalom
I don’t have experience with the 38 MIL marked S&W revolvers; did those actually have shoulders corresponding to the shorter .38 LC case length?
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Yes, the military 1899 & 1902 S&W's did have shoulders to prevent loading the longer special cartridge. Their barrels are thus sometimes marked "S&W 38 Mil". My 1899 Navy does not have a barrel marking re cartridge, but it is 38 LC and will not chamber a 38 special.