revolver model

[beeb173]

my coworker's father has an S&W snub 38 special w/ a hammer that is almost flush with the back of the gun. from the side view it almost looks hammerless but is surprisingly easy to cock. is that a model or a type of hammer job? i wish i had a picture of it to describe it better.

 

[oldbear]

If the rear of the frame is rounded the revolver may be an Smith and Wesson M-38 which has a concealed hammer. If its' not an M-38 it sounds as if someone has bobbed the hammer on a standard revolver.

 

[hAkron]

Does it look like this?


http://www.millerrodandgun.com/S&W-638air_135162.htm

 

[Hit_Factor]

I think it's a standard model that was called a bodyguard.

Shrouded hammer might be the term you were thinking of. I think the m49 was the first one I saw for sale. Certainly could have been others with that shape prior to the m49 that I'm not aware of.

 

[beeb173]

Hakron, exactly. Where do I get one?

 

[jhvaughan2]

There are basically two models of the bodyguard (not the new piece which is not a "real" bodyguard).
The Model 38 (638/438) which is alloy framed and the 49 (649) that is steel frame. Most come in ~2" barrels. 6xx's have a stainless cylinder and barrel, 38,49 & 438 have blue steel. the 38 and 49 could also be had in nickel.

 

[bannockburn]

beeb173

I have both a Model 649 (all stainless steel construction), and a Model 638 (aluminum alloy frame and stainless steel barrel and cylinder). Both guns are great snubbies: the Model 649 has less felt recoil due to its slightly heavier weight while the Model 638 is more comfortable to carry because of its lighter weight.

 

[beeb173]

Thanks for the quick responses.
Does anyone know if it comes in .357?

 

[jhvaughan2]

Thanks for the quick responses.
Does anyone know if it comes in .357?

There were some 649s in .357 but not that common.