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S&W Older model 38
I am new to the forum and would like some help in determining the age/type of a handgun I inherited and the value range. It appears to be a 3 in barrel. On one side of barrel it has 38 S and then W.CTG. On other side of barrel it has Smith & Wesson. The number 254420 appears on bottom of pearl grip and on inside of gun. It is a 5 shot. Any help would be appreciated.
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Reason: Pearl grip
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01-10-2014, 12:12 PM
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Welcome,
You can start here: To IDENTIFY your Gun >
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01-10-2014, 12:55 PM
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Sounds like a 38/32 Terrier.
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Sounds like a 38/32 Terrier.
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Yes. The cartridge designation (.38 S&W CTG), five shot cylinder and the serial number would point to a Terrier, shipped after model numbering started. It should be marked Model 32.
The pearl stocks are unlikely to be original.
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01-10-2014, 06:58 PM
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Welcome to the S&W forum.
That # is way too high for any 38 S&W and Terriers are only 2". It could be a model stamped 38 from '61 and you mean 38 S&W Special.
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Probably a Top Break.
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Bingo....and in the wrong section.
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Probably a Top Break.
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Of course! I guess we get so used to thinking in terms of HEs that stuff like this just bowls us over!!!
Good catch, Lee.
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Yes, we also get used to thinking in terms of HEs because we're in the HE section. We have to think outside the box more.
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Back to the original question - If it is a S&W top break, it could be a .38 DA, third model, ca. early 1890s, or a .38 Safety Hammerless, fifth model, ca. 1930s. I don't think any of the .38 single actions had SNs that high. Pictures would help. And the question should be posted in the "Antiques" area of the forum.
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