Old Model Frame Sizes, .30Carb, etc

On another forum the topic came up specifically regarding .30 Carbine.

I have always understood that in Old Models, only the .44 Mag Super had the larger frame size, and all others had the standard size . Another members posits that at least the .30Carbine was made on the large frame.

It's not convient for me to make comparison measurements of my Old and New .41Mags , and I want somthing more difinative than my recollections.

So, .44 only, or selected other 3 screw chamberings ?

In old models, only the .357 was made on the mid frame. All other centerfires were on the .44 frame.

What he said!

The 44 Mag frame size, (the large size frame) is the standard size.

The new models confuse the issue because two calibers, the 357/38 and 45s are built on both large and medium frames.

DuaneH said:

In old models, only the .357 was made on the mid frame. All other centerfires were on the .44 frame.

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Look at them long enough over a period of time and you will spot them right away. Just like spotting an Old Model or New Model.