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38 express
Sep 11th, 2024 at 12:59am
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Found reference to a Borchardt in "38 Express" caliber at a RIA auction a few years ago. Anyone know what this round is or compares to?





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Re: 38 express
Reply #1 - Sep 11th, 2024 at 5:53am
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It's the Winchester 38-90 which was originally chambered in the 1885 single shot. Ned Roberts thought very highly of it as a black bear cartridge.
  
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Re: 38 express
Reply #2 - Sep 11th, 2024 at 6:03am
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To add to what J.Francis said here is a link to an old JoeSalter ad:  (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
  
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Re: 38 express
Reply #3 - Sep 11th, 2024 at 9:33am
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My factory letter (1885 Sporting Rifle) states only 330 chambered in the caliber. Barrel marked “38 Exp”. Light bullet with large powder charge. In the class with 40/90, 45/120 and 50/140. All brought out by Winchester in the last days before smokeless.
  
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