LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The revolver, a five-shot Rossi .38 special, sold at a Kentucky State Police auction for $70 — a relative bargain for a Brazilian-made gun that in good condition can fetch at least ...
Key point: Durable and popular. The .38 Special is one of the most durable cartridges in history. Introduced in 1898 as the .38 Smith & Wesson Special, it was meant to upgrade the U.S. Army’s ...