Thread: Where did the term “special” as in 38spl or 44spl originate?
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Old 05-31-2018, 06:12 PM
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I would guess straight out of the S & W advertising/marketing department, as both cartridges were simply longer versions of the .38 Long Colt and .44 Russian. Others here probably know for certain or have period ads or literature.
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