s&w .38 special ctg

[travelinglight420]

My grandad gave me this old. 38 special, and I was wondering how old, and what it's appraised at. It's a Smith and Wesson .38 special ctg with a 4" barrel. The serial # on the bottom of grip is 406161, same as cylinder. There is another serial# 34139. The dates on top of the barrel are Oct. 8, 01, dec. 17, 01, feb. 6, 06, sept. 14, 09 and dec. 29, 14. Can anyone tell me how old, and/or how much its worth?

Thanks a bunch.

 

[waidmann]

An educated guess 1925-1926. I believe measured from the cylinder its a five incher. Given the degree of wear its value for my area to be in the $250-300 range. The 1905 Change 4 was produced from 1915 to 1946 or 47 including WWII it was the longest and most produced Military and Police in a single engineering configuration.

 

[Jim K]

Around here, I would expect to see that gun with a $200 price tag. But, assuming it is in good shape internally, it should be as good as a new one for all practical purposes.

Jim

 

[travelinglight420]

thanks

Thank you for the input, and helpinto me figure out the age of this wonderful pistol. Still shoots like a dream, and I will keep it shooting like a dream.

 

[Jim K]

I can narrow the date down a bit, to about 1923.

Jim

 

[Buckyt]

If I had been given a gun by my Grand Dad, it would be priceless!