New to it all

[MattWheelsLTW]

My name is Matt and I recently inherited my grandfathers 38 S&W Special CTG after he passed. There are a lot of firsts for me. I've never owned a gun before, and I've never shot a handgun, so I have some things to check off my list. I'm 28, live in Texas and work as a Paramedic. I found this site looking for more info about the gun itself. I didn't have a chance to ask my grandfather before he died, and I'd just like as much info as I can get. I'm not really sure where to post my questions, so if someone could point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it.

 

[lizbeth]

Hi Matt and welcome.I'm new also but if you have any questions about any gun,these folks have an answer.I have learned so much just by reading posts on here.

 

[tekarra]

Hello Matt and welcome to the forum. It would be helpful if you attached a photo of the revolver and add a note of the markings as S&W made a number of .38 revolvers.

 

[MattWheelsLTW]

Here's a picture of the right side. It has most of the printing. The barrel says "38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG." I read on other posts that there might be numbers on the barrel. Mine has one on the underside, above the ejector rod. It's the same as the number on the bottom of the grip, "C 76561". There is another number on the inside, (I think it's called the crane? between the ejector rod and the cylinder) and it has an "8" with "16828" etched in.

The only thing on the left side is "Smith & Wesson" on the barrel. I didn't see any more markings, other than the trademark stamp and the "Made in USA" stamp. I'm not sure if I'm missing something though.

 

[sophie]

Welcome to the forum from Texas, Matt. Your grandfather left you a nice gun.

 

[Gischileu]

Welcome Matt, from the People's Republik of Kolorado, a division of Kommiefornia, inc.

 

[MSG Glenn]

Welcome from Wisconsin, Matt!

 

[C Islander]

Welcome from Ohio!!

 

[gdnagle]

And a warm welcome from "wild and wonderful " West Virginia at least that's what they tell us.

 

[1911 45]

Welcome from WV.

 

[shouldazagged]

Welcome from Louisville. Glad you joined us. You'll get a lot of help from experts here (I'm not one), but stick around after you get your answers. This is a great forum.

 

[CAPops]

Welcome from SoCal.

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Welcome from Va.

 

[srings]

Howdy from Ohio...good to have you in the house!

 

[fyimo]

Welcome to the forum from Arkansas

 

[deralte]

Matt, welcome from North Carolina.

 

[snubbyfan]

Welcome from the panhandle of West Virginia.
Post your question in, S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961 and you're more likely to get an answer.
And welcome to the wonderful world of revolvers.

 

[Beabruin]

Welcome from Boston.

 

[novalty]

Greetings from Maine. Welcome aboard!

 

[mcoe74]

Welcome to the forum.