I have a .38 S&W Special CTG that I was wondering approximate value of. It is a hand ejector with fixed sights. 5 screw. Has 1717 inside the yoke. Serial number is 195XXX. Any idea on value?
That one would have shipped sometime in 1913, and collectors would call it the Hand Ejector, Model of 1905, third change. The grips appear to be period-correct. It's not in collectible condition, and in a private sale (i.e., not to a gun shop, pawn shop, etc) it would probably bring about $300, maybe a little more. BTW, CTG = cartridge.