Another S&W 38 CTG
Good morning:
New member with a question for this thread.
I am one of many here who has inherited an old S&W 38 CTG.
In my case, it belonged to my father who I believe never used it.
I recall his telling me a friend gave it to him in the early 50's.
It is chrome or nickel plated, with the plating in regular state. It seems to have been disassembled at one point and is missing the trigger.
The answer to the questions I have seen on the thread are the following:
Q: Does the gun have a S&W logo stamped on the frame or the grips?
Yes, on the right side.
Q: Is it a five or six shot?
It is a five shot.
Q: What is the barrel length measured from the muzzle to the cylinder?
The barrel length is 114,6mm long, close enough to 4.50".
Q: Does the cylinder swing out to the side or does the barrel tilt down ...
Barrel tilts down and ejects the cartridges.
Q: Is the stamping on the barrel .38 S&W CTG or .38 Special CTG ...
The stamping on the barrel reads "-> 38 S. & W. CTG <- ".
Q: cylinder length
The cylinder measures 30,7 mm.
The back of the cylinder has the serial number stamped on it: 454739
Q: Look on top of the barrel and see if some patent dates are stamped there.
The stamping on top of the barrel reads:
SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A.
PAT'D MAY 11 1880 JAN. 3 1882 APRIL 9 1889
Q: Is the rear sight adjustable or just a notch in the topstrap?
The rear sight is a double protuberation on the clasp securing the barrel in the tilt down mechanism.
Q: What material are the stocks made of ...
The stocks are made from what seems to be walnut, the grips have a checkered pattern with a thin black paint which is peeling off and the grips are rounded.
Q: Look at the number on the butt ...
The serial number stamped on the butt is 454739, no letters.
Q: Model number if it is under the crane.
There is no model number there.
I'd appreciate it if you could give me some information on this handgun.
Thanks in advance,
CA.