Found something in my grandpas garage...s&w 38 ctg

Reekoil81 · Jul 1, 2015

Hello everyone, to introduce my self im from Texas, I am new to the forum hope im posting in the right place did a search and post thread was closed similar thread.. I was cleaning out my grandpas garage and found a old S&W ctg SN# 456XXX on the top of the barrel it reads this:" 38 sw ctg marked smith an wesson springfield mass us pat'd may 11 1880 jan 3 1882 april 9 1889" its not in greatest condition kinda rusty functions well but barrel looks out of shape...any info on what I have and also if it can be restored like the barrel redone or just leave it as is? thanks i would appreciate any info..

Leslie Sapp · Jul 2, 2015

Welcome to the forum!
We like to see photos here. (Some of us don't read too good, and you have to draw us a pikture)

If you could post a pic, I'm sure some of the experts here can tell you all about your gun.

glowe · Jul 2, 2015

Welcome! I think we can identify your revolver by the information you gave; 38 S&W caliber, sn 456XXX, last patent date 1889 should be a 38 Double Action, Fourth Model shipped from the factory around 1904.

As for the deformed barrel, we would have to see some photographs to determine what is wrong? There were around a half-million of these guns made and parts including barrels are often available on ebay or Numrich Gun Parts, so if the original is damaged, you could pick up a replacement. A thorough cleaning and lubrication might bring the gun back to firing condition. Make sure the cylinder always rotates and locks into battery on each and every pull of the trigger. A gunsmith will sometimes help you to determine safety, but many will just tell you not to shoot the gun even if it is in pristine condition.

Found something in my grandpas garage...s&w 38 ctg

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