It has a 6 digit serial number on the bottom of the hand grip and it matches the number on the cylinder. The.38 special is a round designed by smith & wesson in 1898. It can still be found today, and is often used in little snub nosed 5 round conceal carry 38 specials like the popular smith & wesson air lite.
Smith & Wesson Model 145, K38 Revolver 6Inch FullLug Barrel
We might be able to id the maker with those.
This required trying different 158 grain commercial cast.
It will also chamber and fire.38 special cartridges. Officially, it was known as. View the current price and value of new and used a smith wesson 38 based on 4826 sold items over the past year. Most common would be a smith & wesson military and police (m&p) revolver.
The 38 special cartridge packs a decent punch, and it was used most law enforcement up until the 1970s and 80s when. Is the barrel marked.38 s&w ctg or.38 s&w special ctg? Square butt frame and serrated backstrap for better grip. Model 586 classic.357 magnum/.38 s&w special +p 6 inch barrel blue 6 round single action/double action.

Post some pictures with clean, clear shots of the top of the barrel stamping, any other stampings and the grips.
How can i figure out how old my smith and wesson 38 special is?

