I’m not sure that I associate .38 special with “battlepacks.”
De-Mystifying .38 Special Military Loads
During World War II the US Navy and US Marine Corps supplied many Smith & Wesson M&P .38 Special revolvers to air crew. What was the primary load?
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US Caliber .38 Revolvers in WW II
US Caliber .38 Revolvers in WW II information and photos from Olive-Drab.com
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Colt Commando Revolver .38 Special and the $25 War Department Deal
Why the Colt Commando revolver .38 special remains a unique, collectible handgun that was the weapon of choice for the OSS.
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