What is this for?????

[abunaitoo]

So I thought it was for a S&W Mod 52 in 38spl.
But it just doesn't look right.
I loaded one of my wadcutters in it, and it fits, but I just don't think it's right.
A 9mm seems to fit much better.
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[Winger Ed.]

Your wadcutter looks a little long from what I load for my Model 52.
I probably do it all wrong, but I load mine flush with the case mouth.

If it really is a Model 52 magazine, keep it in a bank safety deposit box.
They're worth big bucks.

I found that out while trying to buy one, and not pay over $100. since it's a 'want to have', and not a 'need to have'.

[rbuck351]

I have heard that ammo for the 52 has to be loaded with the boolit very close to flush with the mouth of the case.
That may be for a 52 but that's just a guess.

[abunaitoo]

Is there another model that uses a mag that look the same????

[Thin Man]

Your unknown case appears straight sided and well shorter than the .38 Spl. case in the magazine. Perhaps it is an action proving dummy for the Super 38.

[country gent]

Could it be a mag for one if the 1911 wadcutter guns a pic if the follower might help

[clum553946]

It sure looks like a 52 mag

[Winger Ed.]

Is there another model that uses a mag that look the same????

The 9mm single stack looks real similar, but they won't quite interchange.

If you don't have a Model 52 and put it on S&S, I don't haunt the place like some do, but I'd like to know.

[MT Gianni]

A model 52 takes a wadcutter seated flush. Try one of those if you have it. Lyman 35863 double end wc with no button nose was the mold for them.

[abunaitoo]

Is the length of the shell the same as a standard 38spl????
I do have fired cases someplace.
I have asked around if anyone has a model 52.
Most laughed at me.
Would sure like to try and fire one.
Is there any other semiauto in 38spl????

[Mk42gunner]

Case length for the S&W Model 52 was the same as a standard case; but the WC was supposed to be loaded flush. At least that is what I have always heard, never could afford one when they were being made.

I'm not familiar with any other factory made .38 Special semi auto's, although I think Colt did try to come up with one.

There were some custom guns made by bullseye gunsmiths in decades past.

Robert

[SOFMatchstaff]

It is a M52 S&W magazine, you should be able to load 5 empty 38 spec cases into it no problem. My 52's will feed empty cases. Makes loading a ball and dummy drill easy, sneaky too.

[Pressman]

There is a WTB for one in S&S right now.

[1Hawkeye]

S&W 52's have to have the bullet seated flush with the case mouth to feed properly in the magazine and through the feed ramp. When I had one I used hollow base wadcutters from zero and hornady with great results. 148grs @ 750 fps and it should run like a sewing machine and yes from your pics that is a 52 magazine.

[abunaitoo]

There is a WTB for one in S&S right now.

That's the guy who is asking about them.
I have two.
One is not in the best of condition.
I've been told here that they were for the Model 52, but I have no idea.
I just tried 5 empty shells.
It's all that will fit in it.
Not the easiest mags to load.
I did oil them before going back in the bag.
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[Bmi48219]

S&w 952 ?

[abunaitoo]

I had thought of that also.
Pictures of the S&W 952 look different.
They don't have the cut-out and button to help with loading.
Sure wish I could try and shoot one.