What year was my 38 special made?
| .38 Special | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Smith & Wesson |
| Designed | 1898 |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Produced | 1898–present |
What year was the Smith Wesson 38 Special Ctg?
Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass, Brian! Your gun, whatever model it is, was made in 1977.
Where is the serial number on a 38 Special?
Look to the outside right edge of the barrel to find a serial number. Write the number down. For example, a serial number may read 281303.
What is a 38 Special Ctg ammo?
. 38 Special CTG refers to the cartridge that firearm is designed to fire. That said, the . 38 spl dates from 1899 to today.
What year did Smith and Wesson introduce the 38 Special?
In 1899, Smith & Wesson introduced what would become its most successful revolver, the.38 Military & Police. Everything about this firearm was innovative, from its solid frame and its hand ejector system to the cartridges it fired.
Is it a 38 S&W or an original 38 Special?
Since the original 38 Colt was smaller in diameter than 38 Smith and Wesson (.357″ vs. .362″), the 38 Long Colt and the 38 S&W Special are also smaller in diameter. Because the 38 S&W Special was such a much better round than the 38 S&W, it pretty much replaced it. Very few (if any) guns are still made in 38 S&W.
What is a 38 Special CTG?
The .38 Special CTG revolver is a six-shooter with a 6-inch barrel. Identifying the weapon is a matter of locating the identifying etchings with the serial number along the gun metal on the barrel. In addition, the Smith & Wesson logo gives away the maker of the firearm.
What is a CTG gun?
CTG is an abbreviation for “cartridge”. The Python will shoot either .357 Magnum cartridges or .38 Special cartridges interchangably. If you have the original Colt box, owners manual, cleaning kit and other papers with the box, your gun will be worth more.