Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass, Ash! Your family has a Model of 1899, 1st Model Military & Police, Army & Navy revolver …TAURUS MODEL 856 "TORO" .38 SPECIAL REVOLVER THAT IS OPTICS READY! GI#: 102484123. Here's a new-in-box TAURUS MODEL 856 "TORO" 38-SPECIAL SIX-SHOT REVOLVER IN STAINLESS THAT IS OPTICS-READY!!! This 3-INCH gun being offered for ONLY $349.95 plus $35 FLAT-RATE shipping ...Click for more info. 140008-{Smith & Wesson} serial number=age. No problem aaat all.Infact my 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG,is a very sweet and straight firing revolver. It has it's orig. grips,(917730).The cylinder is just about as tight as the year it was made. Trade Mark is stamped on the right side and just below the hammer. Four screws on the right side only. Posted by …Not to be confused with the more common and modern .38 S&W Special Cartridge. With that serial number, the tables in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Mr. Jim Supica and Mr. Richard Nahas suggest an early post WW1 manufacture date. your gun was built before the introduction of heat treated cylinders, a process that began …Winchester Ammo Super-X 38 S&W LRN 145 Grain [X38SWP] View Options. Displaying 1 to 9 (of 9 products) «. 1. ». Find 38 S&W Ammo for sale, in-stock and ready to ship at Ammo Freedom. Bulk Ammunition on sale, including 38 S&W Handgun Rounds.It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. These are ALL MAXIMUM LOADS: Start at 10% less and work up! Bullet size is .360″ lead in diameter. You can use .358 lead which is normal .38 special size, and it will work OK, but accuracy may be affected. 110 grain JHP (Jacketed Hollow Point) (.357″) Bullseye.Find your best price for 38 S&W Ammo | Best 38 S&W Ammunition - AmmoSeek.com Search Engine 2023 S&W did not assign model numbers to its hand ejector revolvers until 1957. What you have is a .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905, and yours is probably a Second Change revolver (based on the serial number). However, because it is in the "transition range" of serial numbers, it may be a First Change rather than a Second Change.History of 38 S&W Ammo. In 1877, Smith & Wesson introduced .38 S&W (9x20mm) ammunition designed for its “First Model,” a single action, spur-triggered revolver. Introduced in the 1850s, metallic cartridge revolvers became an overnight success. Most were either large caliber guns or pocket pistols that used .22 or .32 short loads.Submit the serial number to the S&W service via email to confirm the firearm is indeed the .38 Special CTG. Benefits of cross referencing with S&W include notification if the firearm is stolen or has been used in a crime. References Writer Bio Smith & Wesson makes .38 Special revolvers.The Smith & Wesson Model 2, also referred to as the Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action, was a .38 caliber revolver produced in both single and double action by Smith & Wesson. The manufacturer's first of that caliber, its 5-shot cyclinder was chambered in .38 S&W. The single-action was produced in three varieties from 1876 through 1911, with ...38 S&W Special CTG 6 shot revolver Smith & Wesson. Value of 32 Smith Wesson Revolver. ... Early Smith & Wesson Military & Police Revolvers. Smith & Wesson 38 special snub nose, Model 10-5. Smith and Wesson 38 special ctg serial number. 1880 smith and wesson 38 revolver. What is the value of a Smith & Wesson air weight 38 …In the serial numbers their should be a letter "K" "C" or a "D". I am guessing they are 38 Special or 357 Magnum revolvers The top one might be a Victory Model so its serial number should start with a "V". :oji:The Model 638 is a variation of the Model 38 Bodyguard Airweight® that integrates the time-tested features of the original with modern advancements. Lightweight alloy frame for easy carry. Stainless steel barrel and cylinder. Snag-free enclosed hammer. Rated for continuous +P Use. Oct 14, 2012 · Ok, so I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson .38 special hand ejector and have spent the better part of 5 hours trying to date it. So, I'm going to be as specific as I can. Serial number 6688**. (That's right - 6 digits) Says "Smith & Wesson" on left side of barrel, ".38 S&W Special ctg." on the right side. The S&W Victory Model is the author’s choice of test guns if wanting to handload the .38 S&W to its (safe) potential. Technically, the .38 S&W bore diameter is slightly larger than that of .38 Special and .357 Magnum but in practice, components intended for the latter will work well enough. Some of these early guns were actually re-chambered ...The Model 10-6 .38 Military & Police revolver with the heavy pinned barrel was made from 1962 until 1977. The 3D serial number on a square butt Model 10-6 is an oddity. We know there were some 10-6 revolvers with …Smith & Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG Year and Approximate Value. Smith & Wesson 38 special ctg Patented Feb 6, 06 Sept 14, 09 Dec 29, ... (also known as a .38 Hand Ejector M&P). The serial number puts it near the end of production, almost certainly in 1940." Please read the whole thread. Thanks. JP #13. JPinAK. 12 years ago. Mike wrote:Smith & Wesson.38 hand ejector Military Smith & Wesson.38 hand ejector Military & Police Model of 1905 4th change revolver circa 1920 serial number 488886;.38 S&W Special CTG caliber double. Smith & Wesson Model 10 (.38 Military & Smith & Wesson Model 10 (.38 Military & Police) double action revolver circa 1945-1948 2" barrel with fixed.The Smith & Wesson Terrier in .38 SW was the forerunner for the J-frame we know today. ... Smith & Wesson's classic five-shot "snub nose" revolvers are optimized for carry and span numerous models ...Not to be confused with the more common and modern .38 S&W Special Cartridge. With that serial number, the tables in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Mr. Jim Supica and Mr. Richard Nahas suggest an early post WW1 manufacture date. your gun was built before the introduction of heat treated cylinders, a process that began …Smith & Wesson Model 642 .38 Special Performance Center Revolver with Enhanced Action $619.00 $599.00; In Stock Brand: Smith & Wesson; Item Number: 170348The Smith & Wesson Model 14 Target Masterpiece and Model 15 Combat Masterpiece are by far some of Big Blue’s best old school blued steel K-Frame .38 Special goodness. These guns were from a bygone era, back when gasoline was leaded, television was the Big Three Networks, and spare ammo on a cop’s duty belt was carried in a dump pouch.Smith & Wesson .38 model 12-2 Nickel Snub 2 1975 Cold War S&W Squadron Mar Seller: Robertson Trading Post ( FFL) Robertson Trading Post ( FFL) Gun #: 946584788Destruction of savings bonds does not mean you have lost the money that the bonds represented. If bonds have been destroyed, you must apply to the U.S. Treasury for replacements. The Treasury can find your bond serial numbers, so your repla...The Victory Model Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber Revolver ... Serial numbers for the .38 special Victory model began at about V1 in early 1942 and ran until VS811119 with a date of late August of 1945 (end of production). V1 to approximately V39,999 were predominately .38 S&W Caliber (I have observed revolvers in the 1-40000 range in .38 special ...The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so extrapolating your serial in that range isn't going to be exact. If the production was relatively linear then I'd guess 1928- ish.Jul 8, 2022 · The .38 Special and the .38 Smith and Wesson are not interchangeable. The .38 Smith and Wesson is larger in diameter than the .38 Special. That makes it physically impossible to chamber a .38 Smith and Wesson in a .38 Special gun in most cases. An exception to this is in cases of ammo that is out of spec, or if a cylinder is particularly worn ... 24498 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · 3h ago. Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! We use the Standard Catalog of S&W, 4th edition, to determine the approximate date of manufacture. Your serial prefix AYV is not listed in our tables, but other sequences around that are in 1988. That's about as close as we can come to an actual manufacture date ...2021-03-13 - The serial number range was from 1 to 54474 - .38 Smith & Wesson was a shorter and slightly larger in diameter case than the .38 Special. - It was a predecessor round to the .38 Special. - The .38 S&W is a low powered cartridge compared to the .38 Special. From indianagunowners.com.Smith & Wesson .38 hand ejector Military & Police Model of 1905 4th change revolver circa 1920 serial number 488886; .38 S&W Special CTG caliber double action 6-shot swing-out fluted cylinder marked ''.38 S.& W. CTG'' blued finish checkered walnut grips with original box. overall L10 1/2'' barrel L5'' ***Subject to State & Federal Firearms Laws ...The Victory Model Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber Revolver ... Serial numbers for the .38 special Victory model began at about V1 in early 1942 and ran until VS811119 with a date of late August of 1945 (end of production). V1 to approximately V39,999 were predominately .38 S&W Caliber (I have observed revolvers in the 1-40000 range in .38 special ...There is no internet source for S&W serial numbers, but you can find some good serial number/calendar year approximations in the back pages of The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson ... A friend of mine has Model 1905 revolver it is a 38 special with a 4 inch barrel.Serial number 306610. Thank you for your help.� ...i have a 38 ctg was wondring the age on the left side of barrel it says 38 s&w. special CTG. just above the trigger to the right it says made in USA marcas registradas springfeild mass. on the left of barrel it says smith and wesson i have found 3 serial numbers on this fire arm that all match c 109381 underneath barrel underneath the cylinder and on the but of …Smith & Wesson .38 hand ejector Military & Police Model of 1905 4th change revolver circa 1920 serial number 488886; .38 S&W Special CTG caliber double action 6-shot swing-out fluted cylinder marked ''.38 S.& W. CTG'' blued finish checkered walnut grips with original box. overall L10 1/2'' barrel L5'' ***Subject to State & Federal Firearms Laws ...Sixes Discussion starter · #7 · Nov 11, 2021. Wiregrassguy said: .38 M&P serial 594552 was shipped in September 1928. .38 M&P Model 1905 4th change serial number 614344 was shipped in March 1930. This gets me closer than I was. I appreciate the information.Smith & Wesson .38 hand ejector Military & Police Model of 1905 4th change revolver circa 1920 serial number 488886; .38 S&W Special CTG caliber double. Smith & Wesson Model 15 K38 Combat Masterpiece. Smith & Wesson Model 15 K38 Combat Masterpiece revolver circa 1980 serial number 414499; .38 S&W Special caliber double action 6 …The cartridge is most likely a .38 S&W, which is substantially identical to the .38 Colt New Police, and the British .38/200. In Europe and South America it is also called the .380 Rim and .38 S&W Corto. It is a very old cartridge, being introduced in 1877. It has been used in dozens of models of S&W, Colt, Webley, and Enfield revolvers.Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 38 Special EDC Kit with Crimson Trace Laser, Flashlight and Knife. $539.00 $409.99. Notify Me When Available. Brand: Smith & Wesson. Item Number: 12933. Online shopping from a great selection of discounted Bodyguard 38 at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore.This is a Military & Police model revolver made during WW II. The V (for Victory) prefix was introduced April 24, 1942 when the previous serial number range reached 999999. Between April 24, 1942 and August 27, 1945 S&W made 811,119 Victory models. Yours was made fairly early in the series, most likely around mid-1942.The most common of the revolvers is the .38 Military & Police model that later became the Model 10. Most of the pre-WWII guns have a 6 digit serial number. S&W has made over 6 million of them since 1899. During WWII, they had a V prefix to the serial number and using a letter prefix continued on most models after WWII so, if there is a …Keep it to yourself. That there according to the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, is a Target Military and Police model of 1905, 4th change, made from 1915 to 1941 and serial numbers running from 271,784 up to 1,000,000. They don't list serial numbers by year, but serial number 500,000 was shipped in 1927.Gun #: 973990023. $6,700.00. 14 Image (s) Smith & Wesson .38 Spl Model 37 Airweight 2 Square Butt 1978 Bangor Punta. Seller: Robertson Trading Post ( FFL) Gun #: 978488648. $589.00. 22 Image (s) Smith & Wesson .38 Spl Model 37 Airweight 2 Square 1983 Bangor Punta Revol. 24498 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · 3h ago. Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! We use the Standard Catalog of S&W, 4th edition, to determine the approximate date of manufacture. Your serial prefix AYV is not listed in our tables, but other sequences around that are in 1988. That's about as close as we can come to an actual manufacture …M&P® 22 MAGNUM WITH THUMB SAFETY. 22 WMR. $ 649. View. Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you’ve learned to trust.Jun 14, 2017 · The point to recall is that the .38 S&W Spl. is not a lengthened version of the .38 S&W. I have seen it in print but it is not true. Case length is 1.155 and rim diameter is .440-inch. The actual ... The specimen that you write about is probably a 38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - 4th Change. It was manufactured between 1915 - 1942. Serial numbers are between 241704 and 1000000. Changes from the 3rd Model of 1905 were mainly internal. Starting with serial number 316648 S&W began heat treating the cylinder steel.sdismukes. 10379 posts · Joined 2012. #5 · Nov 30, 2018. Welcome to the forum from Texas! "CTG" is just an abbreviation for "cartridge"". Your .38 Special looks to be on the cusp of when S&W started using model numbers and not names. In 57-58 timeframe all those M&_ Hand Ejectors became Model 10s.The 67 has ".38 S&W Special Ctg." stamped on the barrel. No mention of +P. The 37 also has no mention of +P on the gun. I have no desire to shoot +P in these guns "just to do it." I have access to an LCR in .38 Special, several .357 magnum revolvers, and a .357 magnum rifle if I want to s hoot +P ammo "just to do it."Omaha Outdoors has a broad selection of Smith and Wesson 38 Special models with barrel lengths of 1.875 inches to 7 inches, and some models also chamber 357 Magnum for any scenario you encounter. The S&W 38 comes in stainless steel, scandium alloy, or carbon steel with wood or ergonomic synthetic grips for unrivaled durability and shooting ...100 year old 6" S&W pre model 10.Introduced in 1877, the .38 Smith & Wesson proved to be a popular revolver cartridge at the end of the 19th century, and was extensively used by the British well into the 20th century.Serial numbers were included in the range of those for the .32 Hand Ejector (from 138226–139275), but there was a special and separate series of serial numbers stamped on the buttstock of the first 3,000, beginning with the letter “I.” 4 Some collectors consider any .22-32 Hand Ejector with a letter showing shipment to Bekeart’s gun shop …Since the original .38 Colt was smaller in diameter than .38 Smith and Wesson (.357" vs. .362"), the .38 Long Colt and the .38 S&W Special are also smaller in diameter. Because the .38 S&W Special was such a much better round than the .38 S&W, it pretty much replaced it. Very few (if any) guns are still made in .38 S&W.The .38 S&W was a popular upgrade from the more common .32 S&W Short and .32 Short Colt found in “pocket” revolvers of the time. It produced about 140 to 150 ft-lbs of muzzle energy compared to about 100 ft-lbs from the .32-caliber rounds. Current SAAMI specs call for a maximum average pressure of 14,500 psi moving a 145-grain bullet to 680 ... The .357 Magnum variant would have had ".357 Magnum" stamped on the side of the barrel anyway. In 1973, S&W produced 750 copies of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Commemorative edition, marked Model 64-1. It had a 4" heavy barrel and was chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge. So far as I can determine, these were the last …Smith & Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG Year and Approximate Value. Smith & Wesson .38 ctg- age, value? Smith and wesson 32 long ctg value and age #5. Carl Cromer. 12 years ago. Hey I am having problems submit the new photos. My personal email address is <email> . ... Smith and Wesson 38 special ctg serial number. I have a 38 Smith and …The S&W Standard Catalog puts the serials 241704-700000 between 1915 and 1942. Not a lot of help. They weren't made at an even x-number per year, so extrapolating your serial in that range isn't going to be exact. If the production was relatively linear then I'd guess 1928- ish.BELEON Leather Revolver Holster - OWB Most .38 Special Holster - Fits for Ruger LCR, LCRx, SP101 | S&W Bodyguard 38 Special, M&P 340 | Taurus 85, 605, 856 and Other Snub Nose Revolvers. 141. 50+ bought in past month. $2195. FREE delivery Wed, Nov 1 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon. Or fastest delivery Thu, Oct 26.It doesn't appear to have been reamed for the .38 Special, which is good. If the serial number is V4865x (five digits) it is from 1942. ... Smith & Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG Year and Approximate Value. Smith & Wesson .38 ctg- age, value? reply #10. edporch. 5 years ago. Thanks very much for he info.MGW carries a wide variety of Smith & Wesson pistol grips that are crafted to high standards and designed for many models of S&W pistols and rifles. Select from grip sets, polymer grips, wood grips, and other grip components. Trust the quality and craftsmanship of Smith & Wesson when replacing and upgrading parts on your favorite pistol or rifle.I have a 38 S&W special ctg. Serial number starts with D. On the cylinder frame is the number 1309 3, under that is G12. Not sure exactly what it is or its value. ... I have a smith and wesson 38 CTG K88700 on frame in front of the barrel and a 71225 on the bottom of the handle can tell me what I have here.SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 686 DELUX SIX-INCH REVOLVER IN .357 MAGNUM. GI#: 102439758. Here's a new-in-box and scarce SMITH & WESSON MODEL 686 DELUX SIX-INCH 6-SHOT REVOLVER IN .357 MAGNUM with wood grips. This beauty is OFFERED AT ONLY $889.95 PLUS $35 for shipping and insurace to ...Click for more info.This is a Military & Police model revolver made during WW II. The V (for Victory) prefix was introduced April 24, 1942 when the previous serial number range reached 999999. Between April 24, 1942 and August 27, 1945 S&W made 811,119 Victory models. Yours was made fairly early in the series, most likely around mid-1942.JPinAK 10 years ago Hello Scott This is a very nice looking .38 Military & Police revolver. From the features on it, I cannot tell if it is a Model 10 or an M&P that shipped just before model numbers were applied. I suspect the former. But the serial number you gave cannot be correct.The .38 S&W, also commonly known as .38 S&W Short (referred to as such to differentiate it from .38 Long Colt and .38 Special ), 9×20mmR, .38 Colt NP (New Police), or .38/200, is …Smith & Wesson Model 642 .38 Special Performance Center J-Frame Revolver with Synthetic/Wood Gr. $629.00 $619.99. In Stock. Brand: Smith & Wesson. Item Number: 10186.History of 38 S&W Ammo. In 1877, Smith & Wesson introduced .38 S&W (9x20mm) ammunition designed for its “First Model,” a single action, spur-triggered revolver. Introduced in the 1850s, metallic cartridge revolvers became an overnight success. Most were either large caliber guns or pocket pistols that used .22 or .32 short loads.The .38 S&W was a popular upgrade from the more common .32 S&W Short and .32 Short Colt found in “pocket” revolvers of the time. It produced about 140 to 150 ft-lbs of muzzle energy compared to about 100 ft-lbs from the .32-caliber rounds. Current SAAMI specs call for a maximum average pressure of 14,500 psi moving a 145-grain bullet to 680 ... The Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 38 Double-Action Revolver is a lightweight, fast handling concealed carry gun that you can count on to function flawlessly in stressful personal defense situations. Manufacturer model #: 103039. 5-shot, +P rated steel cylinder. Aluminum cylinder frame. Stainless steel barrel. Polymer grip frame. Concealed hammer. History of 38 S&W Ammo. In 1877, Smith & Wesson introduced .38 S&W (9x20mm) ammunition designed for its “First Model,” a single action, spur-triggered revolver. Introduced in the 1850s, metallic cartridge revolvers became an overnight success. Most were either large caliber guns or pocket pistols that used .22 or .32 short loads.Serial numbers for the Military & Police ranged from number 1 in the series to 20,975. Most of the early M&P revolvers chambered in .38 Special appear to have been sold to the civilian market. [5] By 1904, S&W was …S&W hoped to capture the military market because the U.S. government cartridge at the time was the .38 Long Colt which was anemic. The .38 Special was the same size as .38 LC, but longer, allowing the loading of more black powder and thus was more powerful. But, .38 Special eventually lost out to .45 ACP and the Model 1911 semi-auto.It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. These are ALL MAXIMUM LOADS: Start at 10% less and work up! Bullet size is .360″ lead in diameter. You can use .358 lead which is normal .38 special size, and it will work OK, but accuracy may be affected. 110 grain JHP (Jacketed Hollow Point) (.357″) Bullseye. Gun #: 973990023. $6,700.00. 14 Image (s) Smith & Wesson .38 Spl Model 37 Airweight 2 Square Butt 1978 Bangor Punta. Seller: Robertson Trading Post ( FFL) Gun #: 978488648. $589.00. 22 Image (s) Smith & Wesson .38 Spl Model 37 Airweight 2 Square 1983 Bangor Punta Revol. Since the original .38 Colt was smaller in diameter than .38 Smith and Wesson (.357" vs. .362"), the .38 Long Colt and the .38 S&W Special are also smaller in diameter. Because the .38 S&W Special was such a much better round than the .38 S&W, it pretty much replaced it. Very few (if any) guns are still made in .38 S&W.The Model 638 is a variation of the Model 38 Bodyguard Airweight® that integrates the time-tested features of the original with modern advancements. Lightweight alloy frame for easy carry. Stainless steel barrel and cylinder. Snag-free enclosed hammer. Rated for continuous +P Use.Your family has a Model of 1899, 1st Model Military & Police, Army & Navy revolver from 1902. This revolver was designed specifically for the .38 Special cartridge (CTG) and was initially released for sale in 1899. S&W hoped to capture the military market because the U.S. government cartridge at the time was the .38 Long Colt which was anemic.The Model 638 is a variation of the Model 38 Bodyguard Airweight® that integrates the time-tested features of the original with modern advancements. Lightweight alloy frame for easy carry. Stainless steel barrel and cylinder. Snag-free enclosed hammer. Rated for continuous +P Use. Smith and wesson 38 s&w special ctg serial numbers
Value probably $300-400. The model 10 is the most produced revolver in history. With that, there isn't much collectors value to it, unless it perfect with the original box, all the papers and tools, and without so much as a scratch, nick or mark on the cylinder. Then you might be able to get an extra $100 for it.Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard .38 S&W Revolver with Integrated Crimson Trace Laser . $559.99. 4.9 (81) Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm 8-Round Magazine ...ABOUT THIS PRODUCT. SKU: 007380686. ITEM: 163810. DETAILS & SPECS. REVIEWS. This small Smith & Wesson Model 642 .38 Special +P Revolver with a Centennial-style frame features an enclosed hammer and is made of alloy/stainless steel. The revolver has a 5-round capacity, an integral front sight and a fixed rear sight. Rubber grips. History of 38 S&W Ammo. In 1877, Smith & Wesson introduced .38 S&W (9x20mm) ammunition designed for its “First Model,” a single action, spur-triggered revolver. Introduced in the 1850s, metallic cartridge revolvers became an overnight success. Most were either large caliber guns or pocket pistols that used .22 or .32 short loads.Personalized deals just for you. Shop at Academy Sports + Outdoors the way you want with an experience just for you. Create an account. Shop Academy Sports + Outdoors for sporting goods, hunting, fishing and camping equipment. Find recreation and leisure products, footwear, apparel, grills, bikes, g... Value probably $300-400. The model 10 is the most produced revolver in history. With that, there isn't much collectors value to it, unless it perfect with the original box, all the papers and tools, and without so much as a scratch, nick or mark on the cylinder. Then you might be able to get an extra $100 for it.Serial No. 159995, circa 1902-1909, .32 S&W, 2" round barrel. Approximately 80% blue remains the some areas starting to thin. Bore is very good with a light area of pitting visible, rifling remains strong. Mother of Pearl grips are very good,right side has a small surface crack visible. Action indexes correctly with a tight lock up.Smith & Wesson Model 642 Airweight 38 Special +P 1.875" Stainless 163810. Seller: Ammo And Arms ( FFL) Gun #: 985918475. $479.99.Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 327 TRR8 357 Magnum Revolver. $1,504.00. Add to Compare. (22) Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus Wood/Stainless 3" 357 Magnum Revolver. $849.49. Add to Compare. (18) Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic 5" 44mag Revolver.It’s a .44 s&w special CTG serial number 59280. ... S&W Model 19-4 Blue Smith & Wesson SD9 VE Sig Sauer Sp 2022 S&W 27-2 Nickel S&W 29-2 Nickel. Reply. Save. Reactions: 1. 1 - 14 of 14 Posts. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread.Serial numbers for the .38 special Victory model began at about V1 in early 1942 and ran until VS811119 with a date of late August of 1945 (end of production). V1 to approximately V39,999 were …The "S" serial number prefix was used for post-war N-frames, the largest revolver frame that S&W made for many years, and only two models of .38 Special were built on the N-frame. Your gun dates from 1948, and is either a .38/44 Heavy Duty or .38/44 Outdoorsman, both the so-called "Transitional" model that was built for a few years after …Sep 5, 2015 · Also, CTG is an abbreviation for cartridge, not a model name. The stamping just indicates the gun is chambered for the .38 Special cartridge. Model names didn't start until 1957. Until then, your model was known as the .38 Military & Police revolver as mentioned before. Guy. A serial number identifies a specific device such as an iPhone. Knowing your serial number does not in itself allow you to track your device if it is lost or stolen. However, your local law enforcement agencies may be able to use the serial...Sixes Discussion starter · #7 · Nov 11, 2021. Wiregrassguy said: .38 M&P serial 594552 was shipped in September 1928. .38 M&P Model 1905 4th change serial number 614344 was shipped in March 1930. This gets me closer than I was. I appreciate the information.The Smith & Wesson Model 14 Target Masterpiece and Model 15 Combat Masterpiece are by far some of Big Blue’s best old school blued steel K-Frame .38 Special goodness. These guns were from a bygone era, back when gasoline was leaded, television was the Big Three Networks, and spare ammo on a cop’s duty belt was carried in a dump pouch.The Model 36 was designed in the era just after World War II, when Smith & Wesson stopped producing war materials and resumed normal production. For the Model 36, they sought to design a revolver that could fire the more powerful (compared to the .38 Long Colt or the .38 S&W) .38 Special round in a small, concealable package. Since the older I ...I'm trying to determine what year our S&W .38 Special CTG was manufactured. It has no model number anywhere on the gun. The serial number is 576237. answer #2. JPinAK. ... Smith and Wesson 38 special ctg serial number. Smith & Wesson 38 special snub nose, Model 10-5. Smith & Wesson .38 ctg- age, value?24498 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · 3h ago. Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! We use the Standard Catalog of S&W, 4th edition, to determine the approximate date of manufacture. Your serial prefix AYV is not listed in our tables, but other sequences around that are in 1988. That's about as close as we can come to an actual manufacture …The ctg. means cartridge. This particular cartridge is the .38 Smith & Wesson Special cartridge. Manufactured from 1899 forward. For most revolvers including the serial number (including letters), barrel length, finish, cylinder capacity and any other stamps or letters visible are most useful in identifying firearms.NEW Victory 38 Spl. Hello guys, have acquired a new 38 Spl Victory model and would like all the information you can tell me about this gun. Not sure how the data base works, so let me know if more info needed. (1) S/N V 699640 appears on bottom of handle and on cylinder and can be seen when cylinder swings opened.Smith & Wesson .38 Spl Model 10-5 Blue 4” Pencil 1966 10 S&W C&R CA OK. Seller: Robertson Trading Post ( FFL) Gun #: 994359676. $679.00. S&W hoped to capture the military market because the U.S. government cartridge at the time was the .38 Long Colt which was anemic. The .38 Special was the same size as .38 LC, but longer, allowing the loading of more black powder and thus was more powerful. But, .38 Special eventually lost out to .45 ACP and the Model 1911 semi-auto.This is a Pre-model 17 K-22 Masterpiece. For old S&W 22's listing it as a model K-22 is adequate for the model number. It should have "Made in USA" or a 4 line trade mark stamp like this one, stamped on the right side over the trigger guard. With a S&W logo on the right or left side just in front of the grips.Inherited a "Smith & Wesson 38 S&W Special & US Service CTG'S" revolver, and would like to know the Mfg. Date and Model #, if any. Serial Number is 216xx. 1610 is on the cylinder.Since the original .38 Colt was smaller in diameter than .38 Smith and Wesson (.357" vs. .362"), the .38 Long Colt and the .38 S&W Special are also smaller in diameter. Because the .38 S&W Special was such a much better round than the .38 S&W, it pretty much replaced it. Very few (if any) guns are still made in .38 S&W.Age and value 38 s&w special ctg. I have a .38 S&W special ctg and I was hoping someone could tell me the year it was made and maybe the value the serial number on it is 419### that's on both the …Hi i just acquired a old Smith & Wesson 38 special ctg and was wondering if anyone can help identify its model and maybe its age based on the serial number.. ... In the same serial number range S&W manufactured the .38/200 British Servive Revolver in …Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 327 TRR8 357 Magnum Revolver. $1,504.00. Add to Compare. (22) Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus Wood/Stainless 3" 357 Magnum Revolver. $849.49. Add to Compare. (18) Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic 5" 44mag Revolver.ABOUT THIS PRODUCT. SKU: 007380686. ITEM: 163810. DETAILS & SPECS. REVIEWS. This small Smith & Wesson Model 642 .38 Special +P Revolver with a Centennial-style frame features an enclosed hammer and is made of alloy/stainless steel. The revolver has a 5-round capacity, an integral front sight and a fixed rear sight. Rubber grips. Without the serial number, I can't tell you its age. The 10-7 was made from 1977 until 1988, so there is the date range. It appears to be all original and in top shape. Value is right around $500, give or take a little. You might offer $475 and see what happens. I would not go much over $500; there are literally millions of these out there. ... Smith & Wesson 38 …Old S&W 38 Special CTG My mother just presented me with a gun that belonged to my father. It is a Smith and Wesson 38 Special CTG, serial#263065,4 inch barrel,wood grips with S&W brass emblem inserts,6330 stamped on the frame in front of the cylinder when opened.I inherited a S&W 38 Special Airweight CTG with 2 inch barrel -5 screws- 5 round- Model 42- Serial # 29487 - #3426 On Yoke. I would like to know an estimated value of this beautiful peice of 1950's artwork. I love this hierloom and would love to keep it .Serial numbers for the Military & Police ranged from number 1 in the series to 20,975. Most of the early M&P revolvers chambered in .38 Special appear to have been sold to the civilian market. [5] By 1904, S&W was …Smith & Wesson Model 642 Airweight Matte Silver 38 Special Revolver - Stainless/Silver, 1.87" Barrel, 5 Rounds, Polymer Grips, 3-Dot Sights 64 Reviews | 11 Questions & Answers Model: 163810The cartridge is most likely a .38 S&W, which is substantially identical to the .38 Colt New Police, and the British .38/200. In Europe and South America it is also called the .380 Rim and .38 S&W Corto. It is a very old cartridge, being introduced in 1877. It has been used in dozens of models of S&W, Colt, Webley, and Enfield revolvers.Hi i just acquired a old Smith & Wesson 38 special ctg and was wondering if anyone can help identify its model and maybe its age based on the serial number.. ... In the same serial number range S&W manufactured the .38/200 British Servive Revolver in …Oct 14, 2012 · Ok, so I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson .38 special hand ejector and have spent the better part of 5 hours trying to date it. So, I'm going to be as specific as I can. Serial number 6688**. (That's right - 6 digits) Says "Smith & Wesson" on left side of barrel, ".38 S&W Special ctg." on the right side. That makes it odd, because the serial number points to the year before S&W eliminated this feature - a decision by Bangor P u n t a Corporation who, by that time, owned Smith & Wesson. The decision seems to have been a cost-cutting measure. So I would guess that your revolver shipped in 1982. Sometimes S&W shipped revolvers out of serial order.It is an original Smith & Wesson that is stamped "S W trade mark" on the out side of the pistol. On the left side of the barrel is stamped: “38 S&W CTG”. The Serial # 514970 is on the butt. On the top of the barrel is stamped: "Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. USA PAT’D MAY 11 1880 JAN 03 1882 APRIL 09 1889”.Mar 24, 2022 · Introduced in 1877, the .38 Smith & Wesson proved to be a popular revolver cartridge at the end of the 19th century, and was extensively used by the British well into the 20th century. SMITH & WESSON 14-3 K38 Masterpiece 38 SPECIAL CTG. GI#: 102378800. Guns Listing ID: 910298The Smith & Wesson Model K-38 Target Masterpiece Revolver Model 14 is a six-shot, double-action revolver with adjustable open sights built on the medium-size \"K\" fra ...Click for more info. Seller: Guns Dot Com. Area Code: 866.Smith & Wesson 638 38 Special Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips. $704.00 $579.99. Brand: Smith & Wesson. Item Number: 163071. 1 2 3 >. Online shopping from a great selection of discounted 38 SPECIAL Handgun Revolver by Smith & Wesson at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore.SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MADE U.S.A. PAT'D OCT2, 1883 AUG4, 1885, APRIL9. 1889 .38 S&W CTG on left barrel side The difference is that the standard t-bar type barrel latch, as utilized on almost all of the top break revolvers were utilized.The Smith & Wesson Model 2, also referred to as the Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action, was a .38 caliber revolver produced in both single and double action by Smith & Wesson. The manufacturer's first of that caliber, its 5-shot cyclinder was chambered in .38 S&W. The single-action was produced in three varieties from 1876 through 1911, with ... In the serial numbers their should be a letter "K" "C" or a "D". I am guessing they are 38 Special or 357 Magnum revolvers The top one might be a Victory Model so its serial number should start with a "V". :oji:Smith & Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG Year and Approximate Value. By David, 4 years ago on Smith & Wesson. I inherited a Smith and Wesson 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG, MOD 64. The Serial # is D583872. It belonged to my mother and I believe my father bought it for her in the late 60s or early 70s. For the last 30 years it has been wrapped up in a sock in …I purchased a S&W victory model (V 399753) that I am trying to find more information about. There's a marking, a crown with looks like BNP below the crown. There's also a marking of crossing swords with N 2 R stamped. 60 975 on the frame and crane. 6 inch barrel. 6 U.S. PROPERTY G. H. D. on the back strap. 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG.SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 686 DELUX SIX-INCH REVOLVER IN .357 MAGNUM. GI#: 102439758. Here's a new-in-box and scarce SMITH & WESSON MODEL 686 DELUX SIX-INCH 6-SHOT REVOLVER IN .357 MAGNUM with wood grips. This beauty is OFFERED AT ONLY $889.95 PLUS $35 for shipping and insurace to ...Click for more info.38 S&W SPECIAL ( 23) 357 MAGNUM ( 44) 22 LR ( 6) 22 MAGNUM ( 5) 10MM ( 2) 410 2-1/2 SHOTSHELL,45 COLT,45 AUTO ( 2) 45 COLT ( 1) 41 MAGNUM ( 1) SIZE EXTRA LARGE ( 15) MEDIUM ( 35) SMALL ( 38) LARGE ( 28) ACTION SINGLE/DOUBLE ACTION ( 91) DOUBLE ACTION ONLY ( 25) CAPACITY 7 ( 18) 5 ( 47) 6 ( 37) 8 ( 12) 10 ( 2) BARREL LENGTH 7.5 ( 5)Mar 10, 2022 · LCR Ruger 38 Special Revolver. Ruger's answer to Smith and Wesson's Model 640, the LCR is a thoroughly modern take on the concealed carry revolver. This 38 Special revolver features a polymer lower frame and lightweight alloy upper for lightness and easy carry. A unique cammed DAO trigger ensures a smooth pull from front to back. ITEM: 150544. DETAILS & SPECS. Thanks to the slim, lightweight form factor, the Smith & Wesson Model 442 .38 S&W Special +P Revolver makes a great concealed-carry firearm. The double-action revolver is made with a 1.875-inch, stainless-steel barrel, a carbon-steel cylinder and an aluminum-alloy frame, and it has dual sights and an enclosed ... JPinAK: Vale Before April 24, 1942, all of the .38 M&P revolvers, including those shipped to UK Commonwealth countries and those purchased by U.S. military agencies, were serialized in the original .38 M&P sequence which began in 1899. As mentioned in my post, that series reached 999999 in April, 1942. At that point, the V prefix started. S&W had a …The .38 S&W is a cartridge for revolver which is developed by Smith & Wesson in 1877. The main difference between .38 S&W and later .38 Smith & Wesson Special is the different case shape and slightly larger bullet diameter.The Smith & Wesson Model 52, sometimes referred to as the 38 Master, is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Smith & Wesson for Bullseye shooting. It was one of the first semiautomatic pistols chambered in .38 Special with flush-seated, full wadcutter bullets. The shape of the rimmed cartridge limited the magazine capacity to five rounds.In 1875 Smith & Wesson began producing its First Model “Baby Russian” chambered in the new .38 S & W which while underpowered today, was a sure sight better than the .22 and .32 rimfire pocket ...The serial number range for the 4th ... The gun has a 4 inch barral and the ser.# on but of the gun is 203+++ on the side of the barral it says S&W CTG And on top of Barral it has Smith Wesson Springfield Mass USA Pat'D …The .38 Special and the .38 Smith and Wesson are not interchangeable. The .38 Smith and Wesson is larger in diameter than the .38 Special. That makes it physically impossible to chamber a .38 Smith and Wesson in a .38 Special gun in most cases. An exception to this is in cases of ammo that is out of spec, or if a cylinder is particularly worn ...For $50 you'll find out some pretty solid info on it. when it was made, where it was first shipped, the build features of it as well. You have a pretty uncommon revolver there. It'll shoot standard 38 Spl ammo all day long. It was designed around the standard 158 grain bullet.Your family has a Model of 1899, 1st Model Military & Police, Army & Navy revolver from 1902. This revolver was designed specifically for the .38 Special cartridge (CTG) and was initially released for sale in 1899. S&W hoped to capture the military market because the U.S. government cartridge at the time was the .38 Long Colt which was anemic.The Smith & Wesson Model K-38 Target Masterpiece Revolver Model 14 is a six-shot, double-action revolver with adjustable open sights built on the medium-size "K" frame. It is chambered for the .38 Special cartridge, and most were fitted with a 6 in (150 mm) or 83⁄8 in (210 mm) barrel. A small batch were made with 4 in (100 mm) barrels, and ... September 21, 2021 5 A wartime version of the original Model 10, the Smith & Wesson Victory model is a class WWII collectible. How To Know It's A S&W Victory Model: They …Your family has a Model of 1899, 1st Model Military & Police, Army & Navy revolver from 1902. This revolver was designed specifically for the .38 Special cartridge (CTG) and was initially released for sale in 1899. S&W hoped to capture the military market because the U.S. government cartridge at the time was the .38 Long Colt which was anemic.September 21, 2021 5 A wartime version of the original Model 10, the Smith & Wesson Victory model is a class WWII collectible. How To Know It's A S&W Victory Model: They …26 thg 4, 2012 ... 38 Spl and not a .38 S&W. That will make a difference.It will likely be engraved on the barrel.Smith & Wesson M&P380 Shield EZ 380 ACP Pistol with Green Crimson Trace Laser Guard / No Thumb S. $591.00 $499.99. Brand: Smith & Wesson. Item Number: 12611. 1 2 >. Online shopping from a great selection of discounted 380 ACP Handgun Semi-Auto by Smith & Wesson at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. What is a SMITH WESSON 38 Pistol Worth? A SMITH WESSON 38 pistol is currently worth an average price of $588.82 new and $460.35 used . The 12 month average price is $549.66 new and $463.04 used. The new value of a SMITH WESSON 38 pistol has risen $87.17 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $588.82 .0.38-inch M1905 ‘Victory. Type: Revolver. Smith&Wesson Model 1905 ‘Victory’. The Smith & Wesson M1905 revolver was widely used in the First and Second World Wars by the armed forces of the United States and Great Britain. The gun was developed from the 1902 Military and Police model and was built from May 1905 to 1953.sdismukes. 10379 posts · Joined 2012. #5 · Nov 30, 2018. Welcome to the forum from Texas! "CTG" is just an abbreviation for "cartridge"". Your .38 Special looks to be on the cusp of when S&W started using model numbers and not names. In 57-58 timeframe all those M&_ Hand Ejectors became Model 10s.Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 38 Special EDC Kit with Crimson Trace Laser, Flashlight and Knife. $539.00 $409.99. Notify Me When Available. Brand: Smith & Wesson. Item Number: 12933. Online shopping from a great selection of discounted Bodyguard 38 at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. They are different - the .38 special is actually a shade smaller in diameter and a quite a bit longer than the .38 S&W round. You cannot insert a .38 S&W into a .38 Special cylinder since it's bigger around. The Brits called for the 38/200 (or .38 S&W) chambering, but Smith simply chambered their existing guns for the 38/200 round, …It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. These are ALL MAXIMUM LOADS: Start at 10% less and work up! Bullet size is .360″ lead in diameter. You can use .358 lead which is normal .38 special size, and it will work OK, but accuracy may be affected. 110 grain JHP (Jacketed Hollow Point) (.357″) Bullseye. The Smith & Wesson Model K-38 Target Masterpiece Revolver Model 14 is a six-shot, double-action revolver with adjustable open sights built on the medium-size "K" frame. It is chambered for the .38 Special cartridge, and most were fitted with a 6 in (150 mm) or 83⁄8 in (210 mm) barrel. A small batch were made with 4 in (100 mm) barrels, and ...S&W hoped to capture the military market because the U.S. government cartridge at the time was the .38 Long Colt which was anemic. The .38 Special was the same size as .38 LC, but longer, allowing the loading of more black powder and thus was more powerful. But, .38 Special eventually lost out to .45 ACP and the Model 1911 semi-auto.The Victory Model Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber Revolver ... Serial numbers for the .38 special Victory model began at about V1 in early 1942 and ran until VS811119 with a date of late August of 1945 (end of production). V1 to approximately V39,999 were predominately .38 S&W Caliber (I have observed revolvers in the 1-40000 range in .38 special ...The synthetic grips and inherently ergonomic design afford natural pointability. The Model 642 is built on Smith & Wesson's famous J-Frame, it has a 5-shot cylinder rated for +P .38 Special ammunition. Stainless steel and alloy construction resist corrosion caused by humidity and perspiration when the revolver is carried close to the body. Hi everyone. I recently acquired this Smith & Wesson revolver and I'm trying to figure out some information about it. The serial number is C 3874XX. Its stamped 38 S&W Special CTG on the right side of the barrel and the barrel is 6". I don't see a model number stamped inside of the crane. Is...The 642 is often referred to as the Centennial Airweight. That’s because it’s a modernized version of the much loved Smith & Wesson Model 42 Centennial Airweight. This modernization made for a few nice upgrades while retaining the top features. The best feature of the Model 642 is the enclosed hammer…. Young and the restless day ahead recap canada