Hi

I need a little bit of help.. I am from South Africa.. I have recently bought a firearm that I want to find out more information about.. Its a Smith and Wesson .38 CTG revolver (6 shot), serial number V110774 (Barrel and Grip).. It has a crown with BNP in a few places on the firearm.. I'd like to know manufacturer date, model number or any other history regarding the firearm..

Also, on the firearm, it says .38, not .38 special.. Yet, the firearm dealer that I bought it from says it's a .38 special.. When I fired 6 rounds, they went off perfectly BUT the used brass cartridges did not want to come out, I had to tap them out with a hammer and screwdriver and 1 of the brass casings was torn.. 

Thank you