Jim, thanks for all the great information. I was thinking about buying one of the new Ruger polymer .38's for my wife and ran across an old Charter Arms .38 Undercover Special at the pawn shop today. I had never heard of the company before and the shop clerk didn't know the difference between a "semi-auto" and a "revolver" so he obviously couldn't tell me anything about the gun or the company. I could tell as soon as I picked it up that it was well made, though and it has the best trigger I've ever felt on a revolver. Everything is tight and smooth. It has obviously been well used and fired many shots, but looks to have been well cared for. Haven't fired it yet but will do first thing in the morning.
It has CHARTER ARMS CORP. BRIDGEPORT. CONN. on right hand side and
UNDERCOVER .38 SPL. on left.
S/N is 299430 so, based on your information, I assume it was made sometime between 1965 and 1974.
Thanks again for the information, it was extremely informative and very helpful.
trying to attach photos. Hope it works.
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