38 Special Brass — Shells, Bullet Slices & Dummy Rounds

Genuine once-fired .38 Special brass and nickel casings, cleaned and polished for crafts and jewelry. This collection includes standard shells, deprimed bullet slices, and ready-made dummy rounds fitted with a new flat-nose bullet for display. Popular for bullet jewelry, steampunk crafts, and collector display pieces.

Popular Uses
  • Bullet Jewelry & Crafts: earrings, necklaces, and steampunk pieces from genuine once-fired brass or nickel shells.
  • Bullet Slices: thin-cut, deprimed slices for stamping and jewelry findings.
  • Display & Props: ready-made dummy rounds with a new flat-nose bullet for display or collector pieces. Looking for other calibers? See our full Pistol Dummy Rounds collection.
  • Bulk Quantities: available in packs up to 100 pieces.

Quick Specs
  • Caliber: .38 Special
  • Materials: Brass, nickel-plated brass
  • Quantities: 5 to 100 pieces
  • Condition: Genuine once-fired, cleaned and polished
  • Shipping: Free

FAQs

Q: Is this brass genuinely once-fired? A: Yes — every casing comes from real, fired .38 Special brass, cleaned and polished before listing.

Q: What's the difference between the shells and the bullet slices? A: The shells are full casings; the slices are thin-cut cross-sections used for jewelry findings and stamping — browse our full Brass Bullet Slices collection for more calibers and finishes.

Q: Are the dummy rounds safe to handle? A: Yes — completely inert, with no gunpowder or live primer, fitted with a new inert flat-nose bullet for a realistic look.

Q: Do you offer bulk quantities? A: Yes — up to 100-piece packs, or contact us for a custom quantity.