.38 Short Colt

The .38 Short Colt, also known as .38 SC, is a heeled bulletcartridge intended for metallic cartridge conversions of the cap and ballColt 1851 Navy Revolver from the American Civil War era.

Later, this cartridge was fitted with a 0.358-inch (9.1 mm) diameter inside-lubricated bullet in the 125–135 grains (8.1–8.7 g) range.