Classic Barnes Original bullets for .38/55 WCF cartridges. 255-grain flat-nose soft-point design expands reliably while retaining weight. 50-count box for handloaders seeking proven performance.
These are the bullets that started it all. Barnes Originals represent a milestone in American ammunition history—the first custom bullets produced using pressure-formed 100 percent copper tubing around a solid lead core. Introduced in 1939, they quickly became the choice of serious hunters who understood that reliability and performance matter when it counts.
The flat-nose soft-point design delivers consistent expansion and penetration:
These bullets represent time-tested design principles. The all-copper construction provides superior reliability compared to traditional lead-core designs. Handloaders have trusted Barnes Originals for generations because they deliver what matters most: accuracy and performance in the field.
Whether you're working up loads for hunting or target shooting, Barnes Originals offer the proven performance that made them an American classic.