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.38 S&W CTGE

frebird
I own a S&W .38 CTGE nickel plated pistol with pearl handles, it is a breakdown 5 shot with serial number 394765, this is 3-1/4 inch barrel. I have some pics..and it is printed on left side of barrel , 38 S.&W. CTGE.....Thanks
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  • Laredo Lefty
    Skip..... If you could post some good clear pictures, it would be helpful. From the info you provide it appears you have a S&W .38 Double Action - 4th model.

    You didnt mention the barrel length but they were make with 3 1/4", 4", 5" 6" barrels. There were 216,300 made between 1895 & 1909. Yours was made about 1900. Value depends a lot on condition so "nice shape" doesnt tell me much. These came with hard rubber grips but some may have pearl grips with S&W monograms which would bring a premium. Your value could be anywhere from $130 to $400+.

    Also, try not to type in all caps.... It means you yelling.
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  • Hawk Carse
    The usual Smith and Wesson abbreviation for cartridge is CTG.
    CTGE is seen on other makes chambered for S&W CALIBERS.
    So the first thing is to be sure we are talking about a Smith and Wesson revolver.
    Pictures are worth a lot of words.
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  • frebird
    I do not know how to post pics to the post i wrote..but email me at pro7492695@aol.com and I can send you some pics that may help in info on the pistol..thanks
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  • 32 Magnum
    All signs point to an Harrington & Richardson Auto Ejecting model. If so, serial number would put it in the mid to late 1920s era.
    Send pics to: bobell01@aol.com for confirmation
    Jim Hauff
    H&R Collector
    EDIT
    Got your e-mail and your pics: As suspected it is an H&R Auto Ejecting/Automatic, 3rd Model 4th Variation (can't tell from the pic - but state name: Massachusetts should be spelled out on barrel rib address) - made between c. 1916 and c. 1924. As I have examples with slightly higher serial numbers before the change over to the 5th Variation - I'm guessing your piece was made 1922-23. The 3.25" barrel with Nickel plating and blue trigger guard was the factory "standard" for this model. The MOP grip panels were a factory option and add about $25 to $35 to value. In the condition as pictured (about 70-80%), I'd estimate RETAIL value to be $150 +/- $25.
    Note: historical data courtesy of Bill Goforth's research, hardware data from my collection.
    Jim Hauff
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  • frebird
    Thanks again for all the info....the only change is that the MASS. is as I stated abreviated and not spelled out..thanks
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