.38 Special Bullet Keyring | Real Bullet Keychain

A Century in Service

Smith & Wesson introduced the .38 Special in 1898, and from the 1920s to the 1990s it was the standard service round of most American police departments. It is still one of the most popular revolver cartridges in the world.

In Britain, where handguns have been banned since 1997, the .38 Special lives on in lever-action and pistol-calibre carbines on gallery rifle ranges – which is why plenty of UK club shooters know it well.

.38 Special or .357 Magnum?

The .357 Magnum is a lengthened, more powerful .38 Special. A .357 revolver will fire .38s, but not the other way round. If you want the longer round, see the .357 Magnum keyring.

The Keyring

Each one is a once-fired .38 Special case, cleaned and polished, resized to full length and fitted with a seated bullet, then finished with a 25mm split ring. It is one of the smallest and lightest keyrings we make.

For clubs: we make engraved .38 Special keyrings for members, such as the Market Drayton Rifle Club keyring – see our clubs page. Other pistol rounds: .45 ACP and .44 Magnum.

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FAQ

Q: Is it a real .38 Special round? Yes – a genuine once-fired .38 Special brass case with a seated bullet. Not a replica.

Q: Is it safe to carry? Yes. It contains no powder and no live primer, and is legal to own and carry in the UK without a licence. Always check with your airline before travelling abroad with this item.

Q: What is the difference from the .357 Magnum? The .357 Magnum is a longer, more powerful version of the .38 Special.

Q: Can my club order engraved ones? Yes – see our clubs page or get in touch.

Q: Can I have it engraved? Yes – see our laser engraving page.

Q: How is it attached? With a 25mm split ring.