What size is a 38 gun?

.357 inches
Despite its name, the caliber of the .38 Special cartridge is actually .357 inches (36 caliber/9.07 mm), with the “.38” referring to the approximate diameter of the loaded brass case.

How old does a gun have to be to be considered an antique in California?

‘ any firearm made in or before 1898 is an “antique firearm,” which is not included in the legal definition of a regulated firearm. The key document is the Gun Control Act of 1968, as codified in 18 U.S. Code section 921(a).

Does the ATF consider a muzzleloader a firearm?

Generally, no. Muzzleloading cannons manufactured in or before 1898 (and replicas thereof) that are not capable of firing fixed ammunition are considered antiques and not subject to the provisions of either the Gun Control Act (GCA) or National Firearms Act (NFA).

What kind of gun is considered antique in Canada?

For example the Webley Mk I qualifies as an antique firearm in Canada because it was manufactured prior to 1898 and was designed to use Webley .455 (Mk I) calibre ammunition. These revolvers were used by both the police and the military in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and are now sought-after examples of antique Canadiana.

What’s the name of the.39 caliber rifle?

.30 caliber – .39 caliber 1 .30-01 2 .30-03 3 .30 Carbine 4 .30-06 JDJ 5 .30-40 Krag 6 .30 Newton 7 .30 Nosler 8 .30 R Blaser 9 .30 Remington 10 .30 Remington AR Weitere Artikel…

What’s the difference between.38 and.38 caliber bullets?

Due to variations in naming conventions, and the whims of the cartridge manufacturers, bullet diameters can vary widely from the diameter implied by the name. For example, a difference of 0.045 in (1.15 mm) occurs between the smallest and largest of the several cartridges designated as “.38 caliber”.

What are the main criteria for antique firearms?

The three main criteria for value are: rarity, condition, and provenance. Gun control laws vary widely from country to country. Several nations such as Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, the UK and the United States make special exceptions in their gun laws for antique firearms.