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Originally Posted by James K
Thought they were designed to handle a higher pressure .38 special for large game- sort of a +P. Became obsolete with the invent of .357 magnum. Seem collectible now, see them listing for $1500 and up.
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The 38 Heavy Duty was indeed designed to provide more “power” to Law Enforcement of the day. The 38/44 cartridge was the S&W answer to the 38 Super from Colts. Phil Sharpe used a 38/44 OutdoorsMan as the platform to develop what he called the 38 Magnum Special. S&W modified it with a longer case and called it the 38 S&W Magnum.
I am working from my memory, someone with access to the books can fill in the details.
Kevin