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380 SHORT C. F. (SHORT CASE)
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-2-FULL
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-4
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-4-FULL
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-1
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-1-FULL
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-3
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-3-FULL
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-5
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-5-FULL
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-ELEY1
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-ELEY1-FULL
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-ELEY2
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-ELEY2-FULL
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-GFL
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-GFL-FULL
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-2
IMPERIAL HANDGUN .35" UP TO .399"

380 SHORT C. F. (SHORT CASE)

380 · 8 headstamps · 8 scans
Calibre380
In the cabinetIMPERIAL HANDGUN .35" UP TO .399" · 16 images
Headstamp of 380 SHORT C. F. (SHORT CASE)
Reading the headstamp
12 o'clockMaker's name or factory code
6 o'clockCalibre or year of manufacture
CentrePrimer — Berdan or Boxer, and any seal colour
380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-4 380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-1 380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-3 380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-5 380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-ELEY1 380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-ELEY2 380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-GFL 380-SHORT-CF.-SHORT-CASE-2

Research notes

Developed around the late 1860’s and was based on a shortened version of the 380 Short Center Fire (Long Case). Mainly used in cheap pocket revolvers.

Provenance

2020Catalogued in the collection
2025Record last revised · 2025-06-08
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