This video from MidwayUSA's Cartridge Hall of Fame series features Larry Potterfield discussing the 38-55 Winchester Centerfire (WCF) cartridge. Introduced in 1884, it began as a Ballard target cartridge and gained popularity in lever-action rifles like the Winchester Model 1894, as well as various single-shot firearms. The video offers a brief overview of this historical ammunition.
This review covers the Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine, the most popular lever-action rifle ever made. It highlights the carbine's 20-inch barrel, straight grip, carbine-style butt plate, and the iconic saddle ring. The video demonstrates its .38-55 WCF chambering, loading mechanism via the gate, and rapid cycling capability.
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