Smith And Wesson 38 Special Ctg Serial Number List

.38 Hand Ejector Model of 1905

I feel like this gun may is more than a typical $150.38, but I don't know much about antique pistols. I appreciate any help I can get with this. Serial # 276006 Right barrel - 38 S.& W. SPECIAL CTG Left barrel - SMITH & WESSON Top barrel - SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. PATENTED OCT.8.01.DEC.17.01.FEB.6.06.SEPT.14.09.DEC.29.14 Thank you.

1. Make: Smith & Wesson. Model: ‘The.38 Military & Police’, Pre-Model 10, Square-Butt K-Frame. Serial Number: C 153055. Year of Manufacture: The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson puts “C” prefix serial numbers from 1948 to 1951 from C1 to C223998, putting the DOM around 1950, the 2nd year of production. Caliber:.38 Special.
2. Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass, Ash! Your family has a Model of 1899, 1st Model Military & Police, Army & Navy revolver from 1902. This revolver was designed specifically for the.38 Special cartridge (CTG) and was initially released for sale in 1899.

Produced from 1906-1908. Barrel lengths, finish and butt styles like original model of 1905. The 1st change was produced in serial number range 73251-120000, with 46,749 made.

Produced from 1908-1909. Only internal changes were made to this model. Best approach to differentiate this model is by serial number. The serial number range from 120001-146899, with 26,898 produced.

Produced from 1909 to 1915. The 3rd Change variation available only in 4' or 6' barrel lengths. The .38-caliber serial number range between 146900-241703, with 94,803 made.

Last variation was also the longest production run. Produced from 1915-1942. Barrel lengths: 2', 4', 5' or 6'; The .38-caliber serial number range from 241704-1000000.

Smith Wesson 38 Special Ctg Serial Numbers