Question . . . is Italian-made Fiocchi 380 Lungo ammunition the same as .38 Long Colt?
Went to an auction today and bought some "Cal. 380 LUNGO" which was sold as .38 Long Colt . . . but I'm having my doubts.
I put a caliper to the two rounds . . . the case diameter is within production variance (.375" vs .372") but the case length and bullet diameter are significantly different. A Remington .38 Long Colt case length is 1.035" vs the 380 Lungo at .925. And the bullet diameter is .345" for the .38 Long Colt vs .365" for the 380 Lungo (which almost appears to be a heeled bullet).
What did I buy?
Russ
Went to an auction today and bought some "Cal. 380 LUNGO" which was sold as .38 Long Colt . . . but I'm having my doubts.
I put a caliper to the two rounds . . . the case diameter is within production variance (.375" vs .372") but the case length and bullet diameter are significantly different. A Remington .38 Long Colt case length is 1.035" vs the 380 Lungo at .925. And the bullet diameter is .345" for the .38 Long Colt vs .365" for the 380 Lungo (which almost appears to be a heeled bullet).
What did I buy?
Russ
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