S&W .38 spl ID Help

[ski577]

I'm new to S&W. I just bought a 38 S&W special, 6 shot 4" barrel SN # D694855. It has wooden grips with the S&W overlay logo, on the lower right side of the frame it says MADE IN USA MARCAS REGISTRADIS. Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. It has some holster wear and light rust in certain places. Can someone tell me anything about this weapon?

 

[MP22]

Welcome from KY.

 

[M3Stuart]

Welcome to the forum!

Post a pic if you can. Also, open the cylinder, look for a number stamped in the yoke. The number will probably be between 10 and 15, probably with a dash and then another number.

Based on the serial number it appears to be a K frame model 10, 12, 13, 14 or 15 produced between 1974 and 1975.

Impossible to say for sure without a pic or model number.

Anyway, welcome to the forum and good for you!

 

[murphydog]

The D prefix narrows it down to a model 10-5 (steel frame, tapered barrel), 10-6 (heavy or untapered barrel), or 12-2 (alloy frame, tapered barrel). The stampings you mention are all standard for S & W revolvers of the era.

 

[ski577]

S&W 38 Special CTG

In addition to the SN# D694855, I found these numbers in the yoke 48783 and F12. Hope this helps and thank you for the reply.

 

[ski577]

S&W 38 Special CTG

In addition to the SN# D694855, I found these numbers in the yoke 48783 and F12. I have no idea about the history of this weapon. I bought it from a friend for $300.00. I Hope the additional information helps, and thank you for your reply.

 

[ski577]

38 Spec ctg K frame

Where can I find grips for a 38 spec ctg 6 shot 4"bbl Mdl 10-5 K frame Sn# d694855 ?

 

[Dpris]

Rubber stamp:
CTG is "cartridge", part of the caliber stamping.

You can leave it out when discussing the Model 10 & just call it a .38 Special if you need to mention caliber.
You can also do an Internet search for Model 10 gripmakers that will give you several options, including Smith & Wesson's site.

In ordering or buying, make sure you specify square (most likely) or round gripframe, depending on which your gun has.
Serial number is only needed for determining age of the gun.
Denis