Enefenar, Welcome to the Forum. Yes, we need some good pictures of thegun. Are you sure the caliber is .38 ? if so, which .38? ( .38 S&W, .38-44, 38-40, etc ?) The only S&Ws that have the "reissue" wording on the barrel rib are usually .44 caliber. 4281 is the serial number and should also be stamped on the bottom of the barrel latch and on the rear of the barrel between the "ears" is very small numbers, sometimes difficult to see. We need more info. Ed.