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It is a Stainless Steel .38 S&W Special CTG 4" Barrel, Made in U.S.A., Marcas Registradas, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, MASS and the Serial Number on the …Model 686-5 5" (Hi-Viz 7-shot) 686-5 6- and 7-Shot Model 686-5 Plus Mountain Gun 4" (1998 Pre-Lock) 📷. Model 686-6 VR UF Model 686-7 .38 Super Performance Center. 📷. Model 686 Plus (With Lock) Model 686 Plus Pro Series Model 686 CS1 U.S. Customs Service Model 686 SSR PRO Model 696 3". Knowledgeable habits who could support me with the date of manufacture of my 34-1 22 lr with serial number M175666 the truth is that it is practically brand new blue even its finish is 3-centimeter barrel in advance, thanks. Welcome to the forums from the cotton and peanut covered plains of the Wiregrass!Dec 1, 2014 · Model 37: The .38 Chiefs Special Airweight. Caliber: .38 S& W Special. Double-action revolver built on the J alloy frame with five screws, 5-shot fluted alloy cylinder with a nominal length of 1.53”, originally built with an alloy frame and an alloy cylinder weighing 10-3/ 4 oz., later built with steel cylinder. I agree with Waidmann, the barrel was likely changed out in Feb. 1945. It's hard to tell what the numbers/letters are around the grip pin. Haven't seen that before. But, the N usually stands for nickel. Since the N is not boxed in, that is likely the original finish. Looks pretty good for a 90 year old finish.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.V 565740. Serial numbers ran from V1 in 1942 to V811119 in 1945. It basically is a 38 Military & Police 4th Change model of 1905 but during the war production shifted to the Military and given the "V" prefix for Victory. The ones shipped to the British will be chambered in 38 S&W vs 38 Special.24470 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Aug 3, 2013. The Model 14 was formerly known as the K38 Masterpiece prior to 1958. It should be a 6" barrel with target sights and probably target trigger and hammer.At a minimum give us the serial number, or at least the 3 letter prefix that forms part of the serial, from the bottom of the metal grip frame, the model number from inside the yoke cut with the cylinder open and the caliber (e.g., .38 S&W Special CTG). Pictures would really help if you can manage that. Guy.The only sure way to get a shipping date on a S&W is to spring for a factory letter. 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 (Supica and Nahas). The problem is that Smith never recorded …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 …S&W made a lot of different models that chamber .38 Special and until 1968 or so, they could have the same serial number. 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.The Victory Revolver was produced during World War II, it is a variation of the Military & Police Model of 1905, fourth change and had the following characteristics between 1942 and 1945: Barrel: 2, 4, 5, or 6 inch. (4 inch common in .38 special, 5 inch common in 38/200 or .38 S&W) Sights: Fixed Finish: Early sandblast blue, sandblast mid-night ...#1 · Apr 26, 2012. Hello to all. I have received an old Smith and Wesson 38 special pistol which was passed to me from my grandfather. I have no documentation on …I bought a smith and Wesson .38 special revolver some Smith And Wesson 38 Special Ctg Serial Number Lookup - labelkeen. S Letters cost $75. There is a book available from Amazon that lists approximate dates. It is called the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, now in its 4th Edition. It costs $40. Having said all that, if you post the model and serial number here on the GVB, I can give you an approximation, based on known information. Mar 3, 2014 · Looks like a S&W .44 Hand Ejector, 2nd. Mo Iggy · #8 · Jun 21, 2012. BTW, "CTG" is the abbreviation for cartridge as in .38 Special Cartridge, as opposed to .38 Smith and Wesson which is a whole different deal. In the early days, both cartridges were in abundance and the .38 Special was much more powerful than the .38 S&W cartridge, thus the different markings on the barrels. The .38 S&W Cartridge is a weaker shorter cartridg

The .38 S&W Cartridge is a weaker shorter cartridge and the Bullet diameter of the .38 S&W is slightly larger than that of the .38 Special cartridge, so have a competent Gun Smith Look at the cylinder in this gun to make sure it's throats were NOT lengthened as you say a .38 Special round fit's down into it, that Raises a Huge Red Flag to me on ...From "Smith and Wesson 1857-1945" by Neal & Jinks, your 38 is a 5th Model made from 1907 to 1940. Probably mid 1920s to early 1930s since final serial number in series was 261,000 range and they started with 220,000 range. Your .32 is a 2nd model made between 1902 and 1909. Probably earlier in the range because serial numbers were 91,000 ...They started the "C" prefix "K" frame revolvers in 1948 with "C 1" and it ran until 1967 when they reached "C 999999". The model designation started in 1957. Prior to that it would be a "Post War K-38 Pre-Model 10" revolver. The ramped front sight started in 1952.Serial numbers in and around the chamber also match. End of barrel to face of chamber is 4". Left side of barrel reads 38 S. & W. CTG. Right side reads SMITH & WESSON. Top of barrel reads SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. USA. Bores and chamber area are very clean and look little used.Serial No. 142440, circa early 1900's, .38 s&w, 3.25" round barrel. 90% original blue finish remains, with scattered discoloration noted mostly on frames side. Bore is near excellent with bright and shiny rifling. Two piece brown checkered grips are in excellent condition. Action functions correctly with tight lock up.

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.Apr 26, 2016 · 24476 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · Apr 26, 2016. welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass! There is a great reference book most of us use called the Standard Catalog of S&W, 3rd Edition, by Supica and Nahas. The 4th Edition is being printed and should be available for purchase by summer. 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 a revolver cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson in 1877. Versions of the cartridge were the standard revolver cartridges of the British military from 1922 to 1963. Though similar ……

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. Looks like a rather nice 32 caliber 1st . Possible cause: S&W made a lot of different models that chamber .38 Special and until 1968 .