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Iver Johnson Arms New-American-Bulldog Revolver, .38 Special, 2.5in barrel, blued finish steel frame, checkered black plastic grip, revolving chamber, fixed blade front, adjustable rear, 5 round cylinder, IJ-NAB-.38 SP-2.5-1-FRRMPG

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Product Info for Iver Johnson Arms New-American-Bulldog Revolver, .38 Special, 2.5in barrel

Double-action revolver with no hammer safety. With or without adjustable rear sight. black plastic grips, ribbed barrel. Also available as a 6-round .22LR or .22 Magnum - Other size: 4" barrel at 9" length, 30oz - blue or nickel finish.

Specifications for Iver Johnson Arms New-American-Bulldog Revolver, .38 Special, 2.5in barrel:

Manufacturer:	Iver Johnson Arms
Gun Make:	Iver Johnson
Gun Model:	Iver Johnson Bulldog
Gun Type:	Revolver
Caliber:	.38 Special
Barrel Length:	2.5 in
Material:	Checkered Black Plastic
Sight Configuration:	Fixed Blade Front, Adjustable Rear
Action Type:	Revolver
Safety Type:	No Manual Safety
Trigger Action:	Double-Action (DA)
Production Year:	1973 - 1978
Weight:	26 oz
Length:	6.5 in
Finish:	Blued
Firearm Frame Material:	Steel
Muzzle Energy:	170 ft-lbs
Magazine Capacity:	5 Round
Muzzle Velocity:	696 ft/s

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Iver Johnson Arms New-American-Bulldog Revolver, .38 Special, 2.5in barrel

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Federal Premium .38 Special 100 Grain Lead-Free Ball Brass Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, AE38LF1

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Cor Bon .38 Special +P 110 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, SD38110/20

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PMC Ammunition Bronze .38 Special 132grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 300 Rounds, 38GBP

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Buffalo Bore Ammunition 20E/20 Standard Pressure Heavy 38 Special 125 Gr Jackete

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Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 110 grain Flex Tip eXpanding Brass Cased Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 25 Rounds, 90310

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Magtech 38 Special 158 Grain Cowboy Action Lead Flat Nose Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38L

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Grizzly Ammo GC38SP+P9 38Special+P 148gr Full Metal Jacket Flat Point 20 Per B

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Magtech 38 Special 158 Grain Lead Round Nose Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38A

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Magtech 38 Special Short 125 Grain Lead Round Nose Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38G

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Ruger Wrangler Leather Revolver Case, 11in Revolvers/Handguns, Caramel, 11 in, 27804

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Iver Johnson Arms New-American-Bulldog Revolver, .38 Special, 2.5in barrel Unavailable & Discontinued Models

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Iver Johnson Arms New-American-Bulldog Revolver, .38 Special, 2.5in barrel, blued finish steel frame, checkered black plastic grip, revolving chamber, fixed blade front, adjustable rear, 5 round cylinder, IJ-NAB-.38 SP-2.5-1-FRRMPG , MPN: IJ-NAB-.38 SP-2.5-1-FRRMPG , Code: 2OC-FH2-OP881-IJ-NAB-38-SP-2-5-1-FRRMPG

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