Be sure to check out our gun classifieds where you can buy, sell or trade your gear. the serial # charts did not help me at all. The left sid eof the barrel states " 38 S & W SPECIAL U.S. SERVICE CTG'S" The top of the barrel reads " SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFILED MASS USA PAT'D APRIL 9, 89 MARCH 27, 94 MAY 21, 96 JULY 16, 95 AUG 4, 96 DEC 22, 96 OCT 4, 98 OCT 8, 01 DEC 17, 01" The only other marings on the gun are the five digit serial number on the butt of the gun and the S . Not to say that we don't have revolvers that will shoot the S&W .32 Long cartridge. 38 Smith and Wesson Special Ctg Serial Numbers S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961 All 5-Screw & Vintage 4-Screw SWING-OUT Cylinder REVOLVERS, and the 35 Autos and 32 Autos Thread Tools Brandish Modes # 1 11-06-2010, 12:11 AM Information? Decoding the serial number on a Smith & Wesson firearm requires some research, as several codes were utilized for guns manufactured before and after World War Two. Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it . The .38-caliber serial number range between 146900-241703, with 94,803 made. if (telVal.length == 10) { 32 Safety Hammerless Revolver: Smith & Wesson Model 15 K38 Combat Masterpiece. The.38 Special CTG revolver is a six-shooter with a 6-inch barrel. Thanks for your help. The company's first offering was a lever-action repeating pistol. The pre-war .38 Regulation Police was serial numbered in its own range 1 - 54474, 1917 - 1940. 1955 = 55050 - 75000 Letters of authenticity are available through the Smith and Wesson Collectors Association for $100. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot,.38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. script.async = (isAsync === true || false); "string"==typeof e?i.delegate(e,n,t):i.bind(n,e,t):i.bind(n,e)},n.fn.off=function(n,e,t){var u=this,i=arguments.length;return"string"==typeof e?i>2?u.undelegate(e,n,t):i>1?u.undelegate(e,n):u.undelegate():i>1? It was made in the 80's and was the standard issue for police and FBI. Striving For Victory Why "Victory" model? This actually corresponding to a fixed sight model 19. 38 S&Due west Special CTG, 5-digit serial validatePhone(this); 1977-1978 = J610001 - J670000 window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; The 'P' proof mark indicates this revolver has passed military proof testing. $("input[type=tel], input[id$=PhoneNumber]").keyup(function() { Performance Center Edition. Caliber: .38 Special +P Action: SA/DA Capacity: 6 rounds Barrel: Threaded into frame Barrel length: 4" heavy Front sight: Fixed blade Rear sight: Fixed notch Overall length: 8-7/8" Frame size: Medium (K), exposed hammer Weight: 36 oz. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 1975 - heavy barrel standard 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); Example - Click Here, U.S. PROPERTY The property mark was shortened to 'U.S. }; That should be the Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police (Pre-Model 10) post-WW II revolver, which is chambered in .38 S&W Special and has a 2, 4, 5, or 6 inch pinned barrel. } Call our experts: (727) 223-1816 or visit support.mcarbo.com. script.readyState == "complete"){ Smith & Wesson makes it possible for you to own a piece of history-in-the-making with these Classic revolvers. ihCustomizations(); enableSmallSpinner: "True".toLowerCase() == "true", The Centennial (without grip safeties) are still made by S&W, and have been copied by other revolver manufacturers. Grip/StockEXAMPLE Click Here Barrel EXAMPLE Click Here Cylinder EXAMPLE Click Here Extractor Start EXAMPLE Click Here Butt EXAMPLE Click Here. Hammer and Trigger are case hardened.Grips: Checkered walnut with medallion until early 1942, post February of 1942 they are smooth American Walnut with out medallions. I suspect your revolver is actually a.32/20 Hand Ejector, Model of 1905, 4th change. In addition, the Smith & Wesson logo gives away the maker of the firearm. const breakPoints = { // Breakpoints for device width specific javacript code The finish should be a satin brush blue, not a shiny blue. Your gun has been, The lettering on the barrel is way off. MEDIUM. gtag('js', new Date()); (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), They don't list serial numbers by year, but serial number 500,000 was shipped in 1927. gtag('config', 'G-NVREQP5YBQ'); He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. U.S. NAVY Found on the revolvers left top strap as per the two Navy contracts. View. There was both a .38 Smith & Wesson round made for black powder, and a later .38 Smith & Wesson Special round that was eventually loaded with smokeless powder. Should be on the barrel, probably on top. History [ edit] If you can tell me the caliber (make sure it is exactly what is printed on the barrel) and the serial number, I'll bet I can make a pretty good guess. McNez holds a Bachelor of Science in international business management from Fairleigh Dickinson University. The standard location for the serial number is above the trigger guard. If it is a .38 Special with adjustable sights, as I suspect it is, it is a Combat Masterpiece. You have to ask? View. 1962 = starts at 295000 The later appear to be Army Supply Program contract revolvers. 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I have talked to many ex-military personnel that carried them as late as the 1980s, as you can see these pistols played a significant part of our history. }; The only other numbers I can find on it 95225 with a E above Ask an Expert General Questions Firearm Questions Pricing for a Model 10: Excellent: $300 Fair: $125 Philip Philip Van Cleave, Firearms Instructor 6,194 Satisfied Customers Firearms instructor, 40 years experience with firearms. The Smith & Wesson Model 36 (also known as the Chief's Special) is a revolver chambered for .38 Special. Also found all these rounds with it as well. The guy whom I bought the gun from didn't know where the model was! This identification proves that the handgun is an authentic Smith & Wesson pistol. enableCustomCalendarIcon: "True".toLowerCase() == "true", function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} For the exact date on your gun request the letter from S&W Historian Roy Jinks. Reading the serial number is appealing for gun owners because the letters and numbers can reveal the year of manufacture and the rarity of the weapon. SMITH & WESSON Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Since 1857 Smith & Wesson has staked its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing operations in Holton, Maine and other operations in Columbia, Missouri. Identifying the weapon is a matter of locating the identifying etchings with the serial number along the gun metal on the barrel. Retail prices may be 20% higher. The .38 S&W Special did not start production until Feb 1941, and they were only made in 2" (rare) and 4" barrel lengths. // Global Variables enableScrollToTop: "False".toLowerCase() == "true", Based on the Smith & Wesson Model 2 double-action design, the revolver incorporated an internal hammer and an external grip safety on its back-strap. Additional Information -.38 special. They're the finest new handguns possible with designs harkening back to the most famous and collectible guns that Smith & Wesson ever constructed. EXAMPLE Click Here, P Proof marking. In 1966-1967 the serial number ranges for the "K" frames were from C810,533 - C999,999. The answer is yes. (displays a limited sampling of the millions of priced results in our database), many more examples with full details are available to our members - Learn more, Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model of, Smith & Wesson . Navy marked pistols usually have none. [1], These top-break revolvers were designed for fast reloading and concealed carry as the hammer was internal and would not snag on drawing the revolver from a pocket. Value as described would probably run about $250-300. Smith & Wesson Model 15 K38 Combat Masterpiece Smith & Wesson Model 15 K38 Combat Masterpiece revolver circa 1980 serial number 414499; .38 S&W Special caliber double action 6-shot swing-out cylinder .many more examples with full details are available to our members - Learn more Smith & Wesson makes .38 Special revolvers. UNITED STATES PROPERTY Found on left top strap to approximately V300000 and on the M&Ps pre Victory. 38 S&w Revolver For Sale. Indiana Gun Owners is the most active and largest Indiana gun community online. May 11, 2006 The serial number should be stamped inside one of the grips. I've got a lot of old guns that I keep shooting, that's a nice revolver you have. I appreciate any help I can get with this. EXAMPLE Click Here, G.H.D From approximately 1942 to about May 1943 the acceptance mark of Ordnance officer Guy H. Drewry is found on the butt. Compare. Note: You can find all kinds of variations, with additional war and post war markings. Compare. Few doing a reblue would bother to put a satin refinish on it. (t=e,u.unbind(n,t)):i>0?u.unbind(n):u.unbind()})}(this.jQuery); It may not display this or other websites correctly. Your family has a Model of 1899, 1st Model Military & Police, Army & Navy revolver from 1902. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. var r = parseFloat(($(this).data('retail') || 0.00).replace('$','')); 290483, bottom of butt, back of cylinder, and below ejector rod beneath barrel with B inspector mark, serial no. The Victory model was so named for the 'V' prefix which was placed before the serial number and represented 'Victory' against the Axis powers in World War II. } W.B. '&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= (catalog) Grips: Wood, rounded butt Material: Carbon steel frame and cylinder Finish: Blue var p = parseFloat(($(this).data('price') || 0.00).replace('$','')); JavaScript is disabled. Examine the barrel of the Smith & Wesson pistol. This sounds suspiciously like a S&W pre-Victory model from WWII or shortly before. Iver Johnson .38 S&w Top Break Revolver Serial Numbers. if (typeof callback === "function") It was ultimately supplied to every branch of the American armed forces as well as British Commonwealth countries during WWII and continued in . The second is a 5" .38 S&W caliber, "United States Property" mark on the topstrap, no U.S. inspector marks found, no British marks found, marked "OSTERREICH POLIZI" on the top left frame and a large "761" stamped on the left frame, just above the rear triggerguard. If you notice, the G in CTG barely fits between the T and the frame. if (script.readyState == "loaded" || # start ser. For example, pre-World War Two models have only numbers, while later models can include letters. Smith And Wesson 38 Special Ctg Serial Number List Chart 100 greatest dance hits of the 90s rar. Christopher John has been a freelance journalist since 2003. 1982 - end pinned barrel. JavaScript is disabled. You are using an out of date browser. You can also reach customer service by email at customerservice@smith-wesson.com. Looks like we're all over the place. $50 PREPAID CARD. function validatePhone(el){ Enjoy and happy collecting, Ty. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! V1 to approximately V39,999 were predominately .38 S&W Caliber (I have observed revolvers in the 1-40000 range in .38 special caliber). That gives an approximate production of 2500 per year, so your number 10524 would date to about 1919-1920. Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced . 1981 = J760001 - J915400 } 38 S&W Safety Hammerless. If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for aNES Membership The benefits pay for the membership many times over. Is the KEL TEC SUB-2000 California legal. 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