Club 38-40

[Aslan]

Here's a picture of my 38-40. It is in pretty much the same condition as I got it, other than I cleaned and lubricated it. (I don't want to do too much to it as I want it to be as original as possible.)

Now that I've shown you mine, show me yours....


:devil:

[RIKA]

Okay, heres mine. VG original condition, blue turning to gray, with excellent bore. Aslan, you have a pretty rifle.

RIKA :)

[Aslan]

Yours is none too shabby either, Miss Rika.

Now I have to get me a pistol in the same caliber and I'll be all set...

:devil:

[RIKA]

Aslan, did you know that the 38-40 is actually 40 caliber, actually .401 I think. The 41 LC can be fitted with a 38-40 cylinder (and vice versa) and it will shoot just fine as long as the lands and grooves in the barrel are good. I'm a big 38-40 fan too. :)

RIKA

[Aslan]

yup, it's a .401

I didn't know you could get a cylinder for a .45lc....

Hmmm, the wheels are a turning....

:devil:

[T. Daves]

Very nice! My Dad owns a Marlin in 25/20 that is just as beautiful.

[RIKA]

yup, it's a .401

I didn't know you could get a cylinder for a .45lc....

Hmmm, the wheels are a turning....

:devil:

Aslan, its the 41LC thats compatible. The 45LC barrel is much too large.

RIKA

[RIKA]

T. Daves, those Marlins are fine rifles. I think John Wayne's Mod 92 was chambered .25-20.

RIKA

[Aslan]

Aslan, its the 41LC thats compatible. The 45LC barrel is much too large.

RIKA

I auto-piloted my response and was thinking 41, but typed 45, oh well - good catch!

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[Kpdpipes]

I have a '73 reciever sitting in my desk..Maybe i'll assemble it as a .38-40 instead of .44WCF..... next winter's project methinks...

[RIKA]

Kpd the 38-40 and the 44-40 are so similar ballistically that you would be hard put to slide a dime between them to find the difference. That receiver will make a great project.

RIKA