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03-01-2014, 05:44 PM
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38 s&w special ctg serial number 181940
Hello I just inherited a 38 s&w special ctg with serial number 181940 and was wondering how to tell its age and of its worth .
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03-01-2014, 06:03 PM
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Read this and upload some pictures, that would be a big help.
To IDENTIFY your Gun >
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Welcome to the Forum. I assume you have a 6 shot K frame revolver. If so, it is a 38 Military & Police, 3rd Change. If it is a square butt, this revolver is often called a Model 1905, or if round butt, a Model 1902. The serial number indicates the revolver was originally shipped from the factory around 1912.
Accurate valuation is not possible without detailed pictures or a hands on inspection. This model can range between $200 and $700 depending on original condition. If a rare variation it could be worth more $$.
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03-01-2014, 07:26 PM
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Since posters often omit a letter from the serial number,it might have a K preceeding that number,making it an early 1950's gun.
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03-01-2014, 07:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camster
Since posters often omit a letter from the serial number,it might have a K preceeding that number,making it an early 1950's gun.
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Or a C, if it has a fixed rear sight . . .
But I suspect the assumptions made by Gary and Jeff are correct.
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03-01-2014, 09:01 PM
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Your SN could have no letter prefix, a V, a C, a D, or a K. So which is it? No one will make a guess on value without a few good pictures showing details, such as markings, grips, and condition of finish.
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