hi guys im new to the site. lots of great information on here. Quick story, my grandfather died a couple of years ago and I aquired his 38 special.
I have been all over the internet trying to find out what year it is. It is silver im guessing nickel plated.
38 S.&W. special CTG
the S&W stamp is on the right hand side of the gun
it is a 5 screw frame
4" barrel, with solid sights.
barrel sight is round paddel style.
grips have been replaced with pearl grips
number inside frame under cylinder is 21871
number on bottom of handle is 683731 no letters
barrel is rifled
rear sight is fixed in frame.