turbinite44
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Hey, I love history and my husband just bought me a Secret Service Special .38 to display. We're not interested in shooting this gun because of the information we've learned about it. But as a writer and history buff I'm trying to find some information about it and keep hitting brick walls. The gun has a 6 digit serial number on the butt and also under the hand guard. It has no patent date. On the top of the barrel it says 'for 38 SMITH & WESSON CTGS'. The front sight is a half moon. Can anyone help me with who made this and the year? Is it possible to find out who bought the gun originally or what state it originated in? What I do know is: These were made for Fred Biffer, Chicago, Ill. by Iver-Johnson and Meriden and also some Spanish gun company. Thanks for any information you can give me!
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