Hello Folks,
I've recently become the guardian of a revolver that was my uncle's and grandfather's before that. Here are the details:
38 S&W Special CTG
serial # 368xxx
barrel length 4"
fixed sights
On the butt of the revolver are additional stamps: S 3Q9
This looks not to be a factory mark. I suspect a police department stamp? The Q is not fully stamped on the top, so I'm not 100% that it is a Q but cannot see anything else it could be.
Any info would be appreciated.
What brought me to the forum is that the trigger does not always reset, so I suspect the trigger return spring needs to be replaced. I was trying to find a schematic to get a part number. Any help on this would be appreciated.
Also, there is some spotty surface rust. I would like to get it refinished. I would appreciate recommendations. If this is a collectable then I would assume a re-bluing is in order; however, if not, I would prefer something more durable.
I can post photos if suggested. Thanks for your help!
I've recently become the guardian of a revolver that was my uncle's and grandfather's before that. Here are the details:
38 S&W Special CTG
serial # 368xxx
barrel length 4"
fixed sights
On the butt of the revolver are additional stamps: S 3Q9
This looks not to be a factory mark. I suspect a police department stamp? The Q is not fully stamped on the top, so I'm not 100% that it is a Q but cannot see anything else it could be.
Any info would be appreciated.
What brought me to the forum is that the trigger does not always reset, so I suspect the trigger return spring needs to be replaced. I was trying to find a schematic to get a part number. Any help on this would be appreciated.
Also, there is some spotty surface rust. I would like to get it refinished. I would appreciate recommendations. If this is a collectable then I would assume a re-bluing is in order; however, if not, I would prefer something more durable.
I can post photos if suggested. Thanks for your help!