.38 Gallery Practice ammo

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I picked up this box of ammo recently. I bought it because I had never seen one before. What can you guys tell me about it? Was it for indoor shooting?
I would open it up but the label/seal is still intact.
"70 grain...round ball...adapted to S&W revolvers". Was this for the target models?
Thanks for any help.
Steve

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That is very old ammo. From what I remember Remington and UMC didn't merge until 1912 so that ammo predates the merger. Sorry, that is all I can tell you about that ammo but I'm sure a few collectors will see this and give you more info.
 
That is likely ammunition for the New Model #3 Target, chambered for the original "38-44 Target" cartridge that dates to the 1880s. There was also a .32-44 Target.
 
The designation as "gallery practice" indicates a low-power load intended for use on indoor ranges. Gallery shooting was a popular activity during the late 19th and early 20th Century, both in the US and in Europe.

In addition to indoor shooting galleries serving the paying public seeking recreation, quite a few taverns and saloons had gallery shooting as a sporting activity for the customers. Entire product lines of gallery rifles and pistols were offered by many of the major companies, and gallery ammunition was offered for many of the popular calibers to allow indoor use with much reduced performance levels.
 
You have some desirable ammo there. Take good care of it. There were gallery rounds made in several calibers. Most used round balls instead of conventionally shaped bullets.
 
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