38 longotg?

lightning2923

June 18, 2010 17:15

Came across this old pistol while cleaning out some old drawers in an old cabnet. CRUCERO, cal. 38 LCNGOTG, MEDE in spain Stamped 21 on the barrel. Ser.# 34660. Looke like old S&W. What is it and is it 38 long or what?
Thanks
Tommy

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  rufe-snow

  June 18, 2010 17:39

  Old Spanish revolver probably dates to the 20's. They were commonly chambered for the .38 Long, not .38 Special. Crucero was just the Trade Name it was sold under. It supposedly was actually manufactured by the Ojanguren and Vidosa Co. of Eibar Spain.
  
  Hang it on the wall as a conversation piece, not safe to shoot. Workmanship and materials left a lot to be desired.

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  lightning2923

  June 19, 2010 14:09

  HEY! Yea that is what i thought just by looking at it. It belongs to a friend and is missing the floating firing pin and he wanted it fixed. Don't think i really want to fool with it.
  Thanks
  Tommy

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  rsnyder55

  June 19, 2010 20:01

  Are you sure it doesn't say 38 LONGCTG?

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  lightning2923

  June 19, 2010 20:51

  YEA it could be that. The letters are pretty well worn. Whats the differance?
  Tommy

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  nmyers

  June 20, 2010 04:04

  CTG is the abbreviation for CARTRIDGE. So, the original stamping was intended to let you know that it is chambered for the .38 Long cartridge. There are several other .38 caliber rounds, so the .38 Long is important.
  
  Neal

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