38 S&W Spcl OTG - How old??

[bmh1942]

I have an old Smith & Wesson 38 Special OTG. I think it was made back in the 1920's, but do not know.
When was it made and what is it worth?????
6 shot
nickel plated
has shell ejector
ser # 332882 (there are no letters in the number.)

 

[Rugerlvr]

My guess is that it actually says .38 Special CTG.

CTG is short for "cartridge" and is not the model of the gun. Pics are necessary for identification. If it was made in 1920, it may be a model 10 of some kind.

 

[SaxonPig]

Unfortunately, records for the K frames made between 1915 and 1940 are not listed year to year. I would estimate your gun (assuming that is the correct serial) was made in the early 1920s.

Such a gun in pristine condition with original box would sell for $1,000 or more.

A refinished or very rough gun might bring $100-$150 or so.

Most of these in average condition sell for $200-$250.

 

[loganlott39]

Thats crazy I just picked up a model 10 nickel with 3020** serial number yesterday. I would like to know if the hammer and trigger where nickeled on the 1920's model 10, or were they just case blued, because my gun has them nickled

 

[Old Fuff]

On hand ejector (cylinder swings out to the left) revolvers, all Smith & Wesson models that were nickel plated had color/case hardened hammers and triggers.

 

[SaxonPig]

And the Model 10 didn't exist until 1957. The guns made earlier are correctly called Military & Police Models.

Check the sticky for general S&W info.