.38 S & W revolver
I recently came into possession of a .38 Cal. S & W special CTG. I would like to know the value.
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A single CTG might go as much as a dime. CTG stands for 'cartridge' and what you have listed is the caliber designation of the revolver. We would need to know the make, model, and condition at a bare minimum to even hazard a guess.
Scrappy Doo sleeps with the fishes.0 -
Hi and welcome to the forum!
You need to give us a little more info. if we are to be of much help to you.
The 38 Smith & Wesson Special Cartridge has been around since 1899 so you could have an old revolver or a newer one.
S&W did not start putting Model Numbers on their guns until 1957
Lastly, there were other manufacturers that chambered the 38 S&W Special Ctg. Some were of poor mfg. and others were good. Heck even Colt mfg. revolvers chambered for this cartridge.
Come back with a little more info. for us.
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The .38 cal S & W came with the original box and gun information. The end of the box detailed it as a model 10-5, 4" barrel. The documentation lists the gun simply as a Model 10,6 shot, fixed sight, walnut grip, and nickle finish. The inside of the box shows a date of April 15, 1955. It is in good condition. There is even a price sticker on the end listing a price of $ 84.00, persumably when it was originally purchased, (date unknown)from dealer in Kinston NC. 0 -
I don't think the box is for the revolver. The Model 10-5 is 1962
S&W didn't start using Model numbers until 1957.
I've no idea where the date in the box came from, but if the label says 10-5 then it can't be 1955. Also there should be a serial number on the label ... it should match the revolver.
If label and gun match up then there is another possibility. Someone relabeled an old box ... yes it happens and I can't say this is true in your case as I can't see the box, etc., etc.
But for sure the model 10-5 is 1962 because in that same year the Model 10-4 and 10-6 were out, respectively early and late in the year.
Value wise ... under $200, but you've got fine revolver. This basic design has been in constant production for over 100 years.
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Golden Arrow, welcome to the board.
The picture above is a different model than your revolver, but the markings are in the same place. See if there is a model number on the yoke. Measure the barrel. Are the stocks wood? If they are wood, do they have a diamond design in the middle? If there is no model number on the yoke, a serial number might help.0 -
JamesRK,
That was an excellent post. Brings back the old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words." I'm sure it will be useful to many readers. Especially the illustration as to proper barrel length meaurement.
Thanks for the post......[:)][:)][:)]0
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