I would add that if you use .38 Super you face the risk of death or serious bodily injury. The .38 Super is much higher pressure than the 1903 was designed for. Additionally, in the Model 1903 the slide removes from the rear of the frame, not the front like a 1911. The only thing protecting you from the slide coming back into your face is the disassembly pin. I have seen a 1903 that blew apart when fired with .38 Super. I don’t know what happened to the shooter, but I’ll bet it wasn’t pretty.
1903 POCKET HAMMER 38 RIMLESS
Hi everyone,
I've just inherited a 1903 Pocket Hammer (38 Rimless)
Can you help me on what bullet it shoots.
I've looked them up on GI.
They advertise as 38 AUTO
Or 38 ACP.
I mistook it as 380 AUTO.
Well I know now, that's not correct!
Is this round, like the size of a 38 special?
I don't mean to shoot 38 specials in it.
Just the size of it.
Bullet diameter? Or BORE DIA.
PS the gun Is apart right now.
So pics will come later.
Thanks for your help!
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I've just inherited a 1903 Pocket Hammer (38 Rimless)
Can you help me on what bullet it shoots.
I've looked them up on GI.
They advertise as 38 AUTO
Or 38 ACP.
I mistook it as 380 AUTO.
Well I know now, that's not correct!
Is this round, like the size of a 38 special?
I don't mean to shoot 38 specials in it.
Just the size of it.
Bullet diameter? Or BORE DIA.
PS the gun Is apart right now.
So pics will come later.
Thanks for your help!
Pics of the pistol added
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