.38 S&W Special Ctg.

[smitholdtimer]

Pre Mod 14

Yep David, looking at your photo and picturing in my "feeble" mind, believe that is it. Front sight is as I remember also, his stocks are nicer but same, of course, not sure if numbered to the gun. Appreciate the photo, as all have stated, the photo makes things much easier to explain. Sax, you are the "Man"!

 

[smitholdtimer]

.38 S&W special ctg

If you look at Mr. Ed Hicks post in this section you will see the revolver I have been trying to describe to you, he has included many fine photos so you may observe the condition and answer the questions you have, really appreciate the interest.

 

[D R Greysun]

Hmmmm.... Let me think. It says 38 S&W SPECIAL on the barrel... but is it in 38 S&W or 38 S&W SPECIAL?

I just don't know... if only there were some clue... a hint... anything.

This is a real puzzler, all right.

And the scary part is they own firearms just like the rest of us!

D R

 

[JcMack]

This kinda nonsense is why I'm gonna start collecting Beany Babies.

 

[DCWilson]

And the scary part is they own firearms just like the rest of us!

D R

I guess I look at this more charitably. The OP knew there was a cartridge called the .38 S&W, and a cartridge called the .38 Special. He was looking at a gun that was stamped .38 S&W SPECIAL CTG, a label that blended two items distinct in his mind. Not knowing that the full name of the .38 Special (at least in S&W land) is the .38 S&W Special, he did the correct thing and asked a question to resolve what appeared to be an ambiguous label. What in that cautious action can justify disdain and mockery?

Nothing, I submit. At the outside there may be room for some ribbing or gentle kidding, but nothing heavier.

 

[dacoontz]

Well said. It's funny because it is very likely those making a mockery know very little about other things besides guns.

I guess I look at this more charitably. The OP knew there was a cartridge called the .38 S&W, and a cartridge called the .38 Special. He was looking at a gun that was stamped .38 S&W SPECIAL CTG, a label that blended two items distinct in his mind. Not knowing that the full name of the .38 Special (at least in S&W land) is the .38 S&W Special, he did the correct thing and asked a question to resolve what appeared to be an ambiguous label. What in that cautious action can justify disdain and mockery?

Nothing, I submit. At the outside there may be room for some ribbing or gentle kidding, but nothing heavier.