Thanks to all for the info.

As to making it a project gun, all it needs is a new barrell there are no other cracks. Needs some screws.

Right now I am tempted to buy a S&W Mod 10-5 38spl at my local pawn shop. It seems to only need some re-blueing or I may leave it original. I am considering using mine for some re-blueing practice. Any thoughts would be welcome.