Please help identify .38 Special

Papa_spaceflight · #1 02-07-2017, 10:03 PM

Received a .38 special as a gift. Trying to find out anything and everything I can about it.
Yoke: c9 29213
Bottom of grip: 1d75952

two-bit cowboy · #2 02-07-2017, 10:29 PM

Howdy Papa and welcome aboard.

Looks like you've got a Model 64, 4", bull (or heavy) barrel. Along with the machine numbers you provided from the yoke it should say, "Mod. 64-x". It's probably from 1979-80, based on the 1D75952 serial number you provided.

Very nice gift.

Cheers,

Bob

MajorD · #3 02-08-2017, 02:01 AM

Give us some pictures of the bottom of the butt as it is interesting it has a lanyard loop

Papa_spaceflight · #4 02-08-2017, 09:03 AM

The one thing I do know is I believe this was a special order for the Delaware State Police. At least according to my grandmother

murphydog · #5 02-08-2017, 09:29 AM

It is likely stamped MOD 64-3 on the frame under the barrel with the cylinder out.

A letter of authenticity would tell you if it was a special order:

Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation - Letter Process - Insuring that the rich history of Smith & Wesson will continue for generations to come

Enjoy!