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12-30-2012, 07:12 PM
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new to this site, need some help.
hi guys im new to the site. lots of great information on here. Quick story, my grandfather died a couple of years ago and I aquired his 38 special.
I have been all over the internet trying to find out what year it is. It is silver im guessing nickel plated.
38 S.&W. special CTG
the S&W stamp is on the right hand side of the gun
it is a 5 screw frame
4" barrel, with solid sights.
barrel sight is round paddel style.
grips have been replaced with pearl grips
number inside frame under cylinder is 21871
number on bottom of handle is 683731 no letters
barrel is rifled
rear sight is fixed in frame.
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12-30-2012, 07:54 PM
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The serial number range from the bottom of the handle puts it in the mid '30s. .38 M&P Model 1905, 4th Change. Pictures are needed for more information.
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12-30-2012, 07:58 PM
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Welcome. 1939-40 according to the book list of #s. It is a Military & Police model of 1905, 4th change, I believe.
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12-30-2012, 08:24 PM
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Guy - HANDLE??
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12-30-2012, 08:29 PM
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Geez, Gary. The OP used handle. I wuz jest follo-in along. Beat me, whip me, I'm jest a bohemian.
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12-30-2012, 10:34 PM
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Thanks so much for all the help. As soon as i figure out how ill post a couple pics.
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