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LarryW · 07-20-2009, 11:53

Based on some brief research, the M41 was the ball ammo (158gr pre-1950s and 130gr after) issued with the M10, .38 Special (S&W Victory Model). The M10 was a personal defense DA/SA six shot revolver issued to aviators, MPs, CID, and counterintelligence persons (2" to 4" depending on who it was issued to). The M10 was replaced by the 9mm. FYI, the .38 Special revolver in the pre-war (WW2) years was also issued to defense contracdtor guards and prison guards. Most were S&W but some were with a parkerized finish and manuafactured by Colt as the "Colt Commando". Post-war many of these ended up being acquired by police departments. Website with more info re: ammo is:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/ammo/75...8-special.html

Hope this helps.

07-20-2009, 11:53	#2
LarryW Area Commander Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Neck Virginia Posts: 1,138	Based on some brief research, the M41 was the ball ammo (158gr pre-1950s and 130gr after) issued with the M10, .38 Special (S&W Victory Model). The M10 was a personal defense DA/SA six shot revolver issued to aviators, MPs, CID, and counterintelligence persons (2" to 4" depending on who it was issued to). The M10 was replaced by the 9mm. FYI, the .38 Special revolver in the pre-war (WW2) years was also issued to defense contracdtor guards and prison guards. Most were S&W but some were with a parkerized finish and manuafactured by Colt as the "Colt Commando". Post-war many of these ended up being acquired by police departments. Website with more info re: ammo is: http://smith-wessonforum.com/ammo/75...8-special.html Hope this helps. __________________ v/r, LarryW "Do not go gentle into that good night..."
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