The 38-72 was one of the first cartridges chambered in the Model 1895. It was a black powder cartridge, sending a 275 grain bullet out at 1,435 fps. The 38-72 was discontinued in 1909. I’ve ordered 20 cases from Jamison, but I also have 20 cases reformed from 444 brass. When I seated a .379 cast bullet, the cartridge would not chamber until I took 600 grit sandpaper and thinned the case necks to around ten thou. The soft cast bullets I have are not the right type, so I’ll have to order a custom mould to drop 275 grain, .380 diameter, gas check bullets. A range report will likely have to wait until later fall or next spring. Here is a photo of the 38-72 cartridge (on the left) beside the more well-known 38-55 cartridge on the right ....
My 38-72 received its serial number on April 17, 1904, was received in the Winchester warehouse on August 8, 1904 and shipped on the 3rd of June, 1905. Here are a few photos of my ‘new’ beautiful classic old Winchester and its magnificent tapered octagon barrel and classic crescent buttplate.
Yes, beautiful! 
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After contacting my friend to borrow the .38-72 mould for you, I inquired if he might not be willing to sell his rifle. After a few days deliberation, we were able to make a deal and the rifle now is in my gun safe! It was made in 1898, and came with the mould, two original ammo boxes (like Sixgun pictured), one of which is missing only two rounds, the other contained fired and corroded empty brass, plus I got two boxes of Bertram brass handloads. I already own a set of dies, so now I can play with it all I want. Lucky me!! 
