Thank you, Radagast.
Thank you, Radagast. It belonged to my grandfather, who was a New York City Policeman from 1918 to 1947. My late father, also NYPD kept it all these years and it became mine when he died 12 years ago. I have fired a few standard 146 grain S & W .38 rounds, but will...
Just how old is this?
A. .38
B. 4"
C. Round
D. 5
E. 512345
F. .38 Special CTG
According to the Patents stamped onto the top of the barrel, just behind the sight: May 11 1880 - Jan 3 1882 - Apr 9 1883 (?)
I have some really old .38 rounds, probably from the 1940's. I am hesitant about using them because they may not be anti-corrosive. The casings appear to be brass and I'm not sure if they were stored in a dry location for the entire duration. What would be the worst case scenario if I fired them?
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I live in NE Pennsylvania and "inherited" 2 S & W .38 Specials from my father (one of them belonged to his father). Both of them were retired NYPD. Dad passed away 12 years ago and Grandpa died 61 years ago, but I rescued these pieces from the woman my dad...
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