S & W 38spl ctg
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1. Are you sure that's the serial number? It's on the butt like this:
There is often a letter prefix in the serial. it is important if there is one. Check yours again.
If made after 1957 it will have a model number stamped under the cylinder crane like this (example, MOD 10-3):
Now, is it a 5 shot cylinder or 6?
There is often a letter prefix in the serial. it is important if there is one. Check yours again.
If made after 1957 it will have a model number stamped under the cylinder crane like this (example, MOD 10-3):
Now, is it a 5 shot cylinder or 6?
Sorry, don't have the foggiest, from the information given, you have a nickle plated revolver that is chambered in .38 Special ( That's what ctg means, cartridge. It could be a early Hand Ejector Military and Police ( 1902-1905 ) or it could be a Spanish copy. Is it stamped Smith and Wesson, how long is the barrel, how many cartridges does it hold. Are there any letter prefixes or suffixes on the serial number ( a lot of folks don't think they are important), what kind of grips, any logos on the grips. chxwing, a little more information and perhaps someone can help you/ The serial number by it self is not always enough. Post back with as much information you can, write as if you are describing the firearm to a friend. Ron
Yes, 
The correct serial number helps a lot. If it is a S&W then it was made in 1948-1951. Model? Four different models used the C prefix. The Model 10. 11. 12 and 45. The most common revolver that used that series was the Model 10, but with out more info thats the best I can do.
The correct serial number helps a lot. If it is a S&W then it was made in 1948-1951. Model? Four different models used the C prefix. The Model 10. 11. 12 and 45. The most common revolver that used that series was the Model 10, but with out more info thats the best I can do.Actually we are looking at a revolver that was made before model numbers were assigned in 1957. Serial Number C 229,527 was made during 1953.
The pre-model 10 was an all-steel .38 Special revolver. At the time it was called the Military & Police model. A 6-shot .38 Special, blue or nickel finish, fixed sights, round or square butt with checkered walnut stocks, and barrel lengths of 2, 4, 5 or 6 inches.
The pre-model 11 was a similar revolver, but chambered in .38 S&W (not Special), Most if not all were exported, and it was never cataloged for sale in the USA.
The pre-model 12 was like the pre-model 10, but had an alluminum frame.
The pre-model 45 was a .22 revolver, so obviously we needn't consider it.
Take your pick...
The pre-model 10 was an all-steel .38 Special revolver. At the time it was called the Military & Police model. A 6-shot .38 Special, blue or nickel finish, fixed sights, round or square butt with checkered walnut stocks, and barrel lengths of 2, 4, 5 or 6 inches.
The pre-model 11 was a similar revolver, but chambered in .38 S&W (not Special), Most if not all were exported, and it was never cataloged for sale in the USA.
The pre-model 12 was like the pre-model 10, but had an alluminum frame.
The pre-model 45 was a .22 revolver, so obviously we needn't consider it.
Take your pick...
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