.38 Special CTG

jpn8801 · Mar 9, 2012

I inherited a . 38 special, and I was wondering how old, and what it's appraised at. It's a Smith and Wesson .38 special ctg with a 4" barrel. The serial # on the bottom of grip is 405155, same as cylinder. There is another serial# 50510. The dates on top of the barrel are Oct. 8, 01, dec. 17, 01, feb. 6, 06, sept. 14, 09 and dec. 29, 14. Can anyone tell me how old, and/or how much its worth?

waidmann · Mar 9, 2012

A 1920's five incher (measure from the cylinder, not the frame) wearing post-WWII era grips. I'd guess between $300-350 in these parts, maybe. The 1905 Change 4 was the longest run I know of, 1915 to 1948, by my reckoning (opinions vary). Most common variant.

Old Fuff · Mar 9, 2012

The revolver is a Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police (also known as a .38 Hand Ejector/Model 1905, 4th Change). The barrel length is 5 rather then 4 inches, measured from the front cylinder face to the end of the muzzle. The serial number (405155) indicates it was made between 1919 and 1921.

The stocks (grips) are probably not original, as they date from about 1936 to the end of 1941. They were called Maga-style stocks," and today they are worth around $400 to $600 to certain collectors. :what:

The revolver itself (less the stocks) is worth approximately $300 to $375.

You can obtain more specific information on the revolver. See below.

Information concerning historical letters of authentication from Smith & Wesson’s historian, Roy G. Jinks can be obtained from the link listed below.

In exchange for a $50.00 research fee (make any check out to Smith & Wesson, not Mr. Jinks) he will search through the company’s original records until he finds your particular revolver. He will then send you an official letter which usually includes:

A short history of the revolver model’s background.

What the barrel length, caliber/cartridge, finish and stocks were, as well as the exact date it was shipped from the factory – and to what distributor, dealer or individual – as whatever the case may be.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...4_750001_750051_757825_-1_757814_757812_image

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